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The importance of prevention

Today is World Suicide Prevention Day, a day that allows us to come together and raise awareness of the fantastic resources out there that could help someone in their moment of crisis and highlight the work being done to help raise awareness of mental health and the signs of suicide.
The Lions Barber Collective are creating safe spaces where men can open up about how they’re feeling.
The Lions Barber Collective are creating safe spaces where men can open up about how they’re feeling.
“There is a special bond between a man and his barber.” Tommie, an ambassador of Lions Barber Collective says. “A man will tell his barber things he wouldn't tell his best friend or his wife but it is rare for someone to sit down in your chair and get straight to the chase."I find it is more about noticing the smaller things, that somehow today they seem a bit different and you can't put your finger on it, it's more the idiosyncrasies."
Dr Rachel Gow, founder of Nutritious Minds is running a community music project designed to improve the mental wellbeing and confidence of kids.
“...it’s about raising awareness of the transformative and healing properties of music, and building self-esteem and empowering young people to pursue their passions.”
Tonight Suicidal: In Our Own Words, a documentary examining the topic of male suicide airs on Channel 5 at 9.15pm.
“Every minute across the world one man takes his own life and one out of every six who make an attempt try again with a year.”
Please remember, if you need to talk to someone, you can call Samaritans on 116 123 24/7 or get in touch with them by emailing [email protected]
What resources do you think might be useful to someone at the point of crisis? Have you seen anything interesting used to raise awareness of or prevent suicide?
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It's something I can personally identify with and think about every day, but ironically it's the OCD & anxiety that stops me ever being able to go through with it, despite also being the main thing that has robbed me of any sort of life. I can't risk failing and having to live through the injury & recovery rather than the intention which is immediate & painless. What I'd really like to see is somewhere you could talk openly & honestly about this though, having a two sided conversation with someone else that's either in the same position or has been there before, and where you don't feel like you're burdening them or asking for pity & sympathy. It's not something I'd ever mention to the GP or benefits assessors through fear of being put on a 'watch list' or worst case into a hospital. It's not something I can mention to family for obvious reasons...they don't even understand the basic MH issues I have. And although I have one or two online mates that have experienced MH issues, they don't seem to be on the scale and have been very shocked when I've just touched on the subject so I've not gone any further with it.
Out of interest, what do Samaritans actually do or say to people that are in crisis? I assume people that phone them don't actually want to go through with it, they're just desperate to get away from their current problems?
Sorry to hear you not too good. I know every day is a difficult day for you.
I have used The Samaritans. They are good people it is important if you feel you need to talk to them if your experiencing problems.
They offer a lot of guidance, advice and support.
I would just like to add your mentioning mental health. Find others and attitudes all wrong sorry to hear that.
Please can I suggest if you are finding life a struggle there is nothing wrong in getting the right support, guidance, advice and help.
Please can I also add hospital often the last resort and only if it is needed. Understand the fears, insecurities around mental health.
What is necessary give yourself some time to deal with these issues that are bothering you.
I know that you maybe think different to me.
I have had mine since early teens and to give your reassurance and lots of confidence it is how you deal with those issues.
I am not ashamed know my health history will heal others so use it. Lived with new changes constantly have to cope.
There is a need to express how you are and feeling is to think of ways of using this forum.
No one knows who you are. We learn from each other.
I suffer like you do but there are places to go to. Talk be educated, learn and be knowledgeable about your mental health.
Mental health charities many you can self refer. I know many have a policy of not identify clientele never had.
Who will know.
They offer support meetings where you meet others like your self.
Please if I can explain what happens if this gives you some confidence in making the first steps.
You can self refer or through your GP. The Mental health team will contact you and then they will ask how they can help you offer anything.
Usually do a care programme to suit your needs.
Then if you wish to join support meetings.. Which helps you to deal with anything.
The whole ideas of mental health charities is to give you the tools to cope with. Mentioned this coping methods, strategies.
Does help.
Especially for me. This week.
Happy to be supportive.
Please take care.
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One of the reasons I often put much as I can about those going through mental health issues on any replies.
On my posts I often give detail of how I am today what I am experiencing..
Another reason putting the charities I have used.
Also am always mentioning certain aspects of mental health.
The need to talk how am I and think this does help me but with a view to help others.
Who have some problems and issues. I have lots of time, patience and tolerance for those with similar feelings and emotions.
Having been suicidal a long time ago. Mainly through addiction and those not wishing to understand me. I found the need to think of that place. Been in a crisis although now have the need to always share.
Glad to get the help, support, information to live a life and remove stigmas, obstacles.
What helped was the mental health charities the advice, guidance of those support workers. After being rebuffed walked over by others.
Thank you very much for them being there. When I needed them most.
Take care.
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She always said with hindsight that she wished she'd challenged herself more in those early stages.
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