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Safe sales of paracetamol campaign

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A new campaign targeted at staff in pharmacy and retail settings, aims to remind them of the restrictions on the sales of paracetamol-containing medications from a self-harm and suicide prevention perspective – and to reduce the incidence of paracetamol-related intentional drug overdose in Ireland.

Find out more via the link below

https://www.hse.ie/eng/services/list/4/mental-health-services/connecting-for-life/publications/safe-sales-of-paracetamol.html

When someone is feeling down or going through a tough time it is important to take them seriously.

Give the person space to explain what they are going through. Let them tell you how they feel.

Get some more helpful tips from the HSE-compiled article you can access via the link below:

https://www2.hse.ie/mental-health/helping-someone-else/what-to-say/

Talking to someone about their thoughts of suicide can be very difficult.

The HSE has compiled some very helpful tips on what to do in this situation.

You can access the advice via the link below:

https://www2.hse.ie/mental-health/helping-someone-else/someone-who-might-be-suicidal/

The topic of suicide should always be approached with care and compassion. It is important to use sensitive and non-stigmatising language when engaging in a conversation, talking or writing about suicide.

You can read a helpful guide from the National Office for Suicide Prevention and HSE via the link below:

https://www.hse.ie/eng/services/list/4/mental-health-services/nosp/resources/language-and-suicide/

The aim of social prescribing is to connect people with community groups, organisations and statutory services for practical and emotional support. There is a growing body of evidence that social prescribing can lead to a range of positive health and wellbeing outcomes and reduce social isolation and loneliness. Find a link to a helpful social prescribing leaflet below:

https://www.westbewell.ie/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/social-prescribing-leaflet-for-health-professionals.pdf

Published in October 2023, the Traveller Mental Wellness Continuum study report aims to create a research base for the development of a culturally sensitive continuum of mental wellness and suicide prevention strategies for and by members of the Irish Traveller community. You can access and read the report via the link below:

https://www.westbewell.ie/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/traveller-mental-wellness-continuum-a-qualitative-peer-research-study-of-travellers-views.pdf

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