Suicide Prevention Resources

This book provides guidance for people in communities who would like to get involved in suicide prevention activities by building their knowledge, skills and understanding.

To access a copy of the guide online or to order a hard copy, please click the link below.

https://www.hse.ie/eng/services/list/4/mental-health-services/connecting-for-life/publications/suicide-prevention-in-the-community.html

This excellent resource about self-harm and young people was created by The National FRC Mental Health Promotion Project and HSE National Office for Suicide Prevention to mark Self Harm Awareness Day on March 1, 2023 and will be of particular use for parents and adults who may have concerns for a young person. Access it via the link below.

https://www.westbewell.ie/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Self-Harm-1.jpg

Connecting for Life Galway, Mayo and Roscommon: Suicide Prevention Action Plan 2022-2024 has been designed to complement other national policies relevant to suicide prevention, mental health and wellbeing. It was developed in line with the specific objectives and actions set out in Connecting for Life, Ireland’s National Strategy to Reduce Suicide 2015-2024. It also reflects a number of the principles outlined in Sharing the Vision, a Mental Health Policy for Everyone (2020), which focuses on the provision of recovery-focused integrated mental health services and approaches in Ireland. You can access the plan in full via the link below.

https://www.westbewell.ie/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Final-Suicide-Prevention-Action-Plan.pdf

This booklet explores the topic of self-harm and provides an overview of what you as a parent or concerned adult cando to support a young person who may be self-harming or having thoughts of suicide. You can read it in full via the link below.

https://www.hse.ie/eng/services/list/4/mental-health-services/nosp/resources/booklets/self-harm-and-young-people.pdf

This helpful guide will assist you to understand how social media posts, videos, pictures and articles can be damaging when they show or promote suicide. It also advises you on how to report any such harmful content that you may come across when browsing online. Read the full leaflet via the link below.

https://www.hse.ie/eng/services/list/4/mental-health-services/connecting-for-life/publications/reporting-social-media-content-v1.pdf

Would you know what to do if someone told you they were thinking of suicide? This booklet was produced with the assistance of professionals and family members with a specific interest in supporting someone who is experiencing suicidal thoughts. You can access it via this link:

https://www.hse.ie/eng/services/list/4/mental-health-services/nosp/resources/booklets/would%20you%20know.pdf

Connecting for Life (CfL) - Ireland’s National Strategy to Reduce Suicide 2015-2020 - is a cross-sectoral strategy that sets out a vision of an Ireland where fewer lives are lost through suicide. This guide was developed by the Connecting for Life Policy and Protocols Cross Sectoral Working Group. It aims to support staff and volunteers working in public facing roles to interact with people who present or contact the service in distress or at risk of suicide and self-harm. You can read it in full via the link below.

https://www.hse.ie/eng/services/list/4/mental-health-services/connecting-for-life/publications/responding-to-a-person-in-suicidal-distress-a-guidance-document-updated-.pdf

When someone is thinking of taking their own life, it is frightening for everyone involved. You might find it hard to understand what they are going through and you might be uncertain as to how you can help. This leaflet has helpful information for anyone concerned about suicide. It is available in the English, Polish and Russian language. The link below is for the Russian language version.

https://www.hse.ie/eng/services/list/4/mental-health-services/nosp/resources/booklets/cas-russian.pdf

When someone is thinking of taking their own life, it is frightening for everyone involved. You might find it hard to understand what they are going through and you might be uncertain as to how you can help. This leaflet has helpful information for anyone concerned about suicide. It is available in the English, Polish and Russian language. The link below is for the Polish language version.

https://www.hse.ie/eng/services/list/4/mental-health-services/nosp/resources/booklets/cas-polish.pdf

When someone is thinking of taking their own life, it is frightening for everyone involved. You might find it hard to understand what they are going through and you might be uncertain as to how you can help. This leaflet has helpful information for anyone concerned about suicide. It is available in the English, Polish and Russian language. The link below is for the English language version.

https://www.hse.ie/eng/services/list/4/mental-health-services/nosp/resources/concernedaboutsuicide.pdf

Suicide Prevention in the Community – Connecting, Communicating, Caring: A Practical Guide

Suicide Prevention Resources

This book provides guidance for people in communities who would like to get involved in suicide prevention activities by building their knowledge, skills and understanding.

To access a copy of the guide online or to order a hard copy, please click the link below.

This booklet explores the topic of self-harm and provides an overview of what you as a parent or concerned adult cando to support a young person who may be self-harming or having thoughts of suicide. You can read it in full via the link below.

Would you know what to do if someone told you they were thinking of suicide? This booklet was produced with the assistance of professionals and family members with a specific interest in supporting someone who is experiencing suicidal thoughts. You can access it via this link:

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Suicide Prevention in the Community – Connecting, Communicating, Caring: A Practical Guide

Suicide Prevention Resources

This book provides guidance for people in communities who would like to get involved in suicide prevention activities by building their knowledge, skills and understanding. To access a copy of the guide online or to order a hard copy, please click the link below.

This booklet explores the topic of self-harm and provides an overview of what you as a parent or concerned adult cando to support a young person who may be self-harming or having thoughts of suicide. You can read it in full via the link below.

Would you know what to do if someone told you they were thinking of suicide? This booklet was produced with the assistance of professionals and family members with a specific interest in supporting someone who is experiencing suicidal thoughts. You can access it via this link:

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This book provides guidance for people in communities who would like to get involved in suicide prevention activities by building their knowledge, skills and understanding.

To access a copy of the guide online or to order a hard copy, please click the link below.