Suicide Prevention Scotland are launching a brand new podcast as part of their mission to have Scotland’s biggest ever conversation about suicide. The What if Podcast is presented by television and radio presenter Amy Irons – Amy lost her partner Wayne to suicide in 2018. The podcasts are part of the next phase of Suicide Prevention Scotland’s public awareness campaign – each episode will cover a different theme featuring different guests. Every stage of the campaign has been co-produced by people with lived and living academic or professional experience of suicide.
You can follow each podcast episode here: Scotland’s biggest ever conversation about suicide – Suicide Prevention Scotland.
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Breathing Space is Scotland’s mental health helpline for individuals experiencing symptoms of low mood, depression or anxiety, and offers free and confidential advice for individuals over the age of 16. They can be contacted on 0800 83 85 87, 6pm to 2am Monday to Thursday; and from 6pm Friday throughout the weekend to 6am Monday.
Samaritans provide confidential non-judgemental emotional support 24 hours a day for people who are experiencing feelings of distress or despair. You can contact Samaritans free by phoning 116 123 or via e-mail on jo@samaritans.org
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Lanarkshire Mind Matters website is run by NHS Lanarkshire Adult Psychological Services and aims to link you with mental health information, course, advice and help, wherever you live in Lanarkshire. Further information and access to online courses can be found by visiting www.lanarkshiremindmatters.scot.nhs.uk
Wellbeing Matters Lanarkshire is Lanarkshire’s new mental wellbeing website – developed in collaboration with NHS Lanarkshire, Stigma Free Lanarkshire, Lanarkshire Recovery Network and people with lived experience www.wellbeingmatterslanarkshire.co.uk
Stigma Free Lanarkshire aim to end mental health stigma and discrimination. Visit their website and social media platforms to find information about resources, training and events www.lanarkshirelinks.org.uk
