Men's Health Forum Scotland recognise that suicide, in addition to other mental or emotional health problems, continues to be an issue of high significance to men in Scotland.
Facts about suicide
- Every day around two people die from suicide in Scotland
- In Scotland, in 2007, there were 838 deaths that were confirmed as, or suspected to be suicides
- Almost three out of four suicides are by men
- Suicide is the biggest killer of young people (18-34) in Scotland
- Around three out of four of suicides are completed by people who have not been in contact with mental health services in the year before death
- Based on three-year rolling averages there was a 13% fall in suicide rates between 2000-02 and 2005-07
Choose Life
Resources
Suicide. Don't hide it. Talk about it. (2009 Campaign)
Various resources such as The Art of Conversation booklet, posters and pocket cards (pdf versions). Go to http://www.healthscotland.com/documents/2848.aspx
Useful links:
Choose Life
www.chooselife.net
Their website aims to be a central portal of information for suicide prevention in Scotland.
NHS Health Scotland
www.healthscotland.com
A website that provides information and resources to support health improvement practitioners and organisations working to improve Scotland's health and reduce inequalities.
Breathing Space
www.breathingspacescotland.org.uk
Helpline: 0800 83 85 87 (or minicom: 0800 31 71 60)
A free, confidential phone line for people in Scotland who are feeling low or depressed. Aimed primarily at men, the phone line is open Monday to Thursday 6pm until 2am and all weekend from Friday 6pm until Monday 6am. Callers can talk to specialist advisors about issues and get information about other local services that may help. The website includes information on how to seek help.
Samaritans
08457 90 90 90
www.samaritans.org
Trained volunteers provide confidential non-judgemental support, 24 hours a day to people experiencing feelings of despair or distress.
ChildLine
www.childline.org.uk
0800 1111
A free 24-hour helpline for children and young people in the UK.
Papyrus
www.papyrus-uk-org
0800 068 4141 (HopeLine UK)
Resources and support for those dealing with suicide, depression or emotional distress - particularly teenagers and young adults.
Depression Alliance Scotland
0845 123 23 20 / 0131 467 3050
www.dascot.org
www.lookokfeelcrap.org
CRUSE Scotland
www.crusescotland.org.uk
0845 600 2227
Offers bereavement care and support to people who have lost someone close to them.
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