United to Prevent Suicide is not just a name or a logo. It’s a movement.
Many of us have been affected by suicide in some way – whether it is ourselves, a loved one, or someone we know. Suicide is of concern to all of us. It is a leading cause of death among young people and men are three times more likely to take their own lives compared to women. Yet we still find it difficult to talk about suicide. Now is the moment for change.
United to Prevent Suicide is a social movement of people from all across Scotland and is for anyone who is passionate about this issue and building the most supportive country in the world. We are united in a shared belief that each and every one of us has a role to play in preventing suicide.
Our work is funded by Scottish Government and led by the National Suicide Prevention Leadership Group (NSPLG). The social movement work is jointly managed by Public Health Scotland and SAMH.
It marks a new approach to preventing suicide as set out in Scotland’s National Suicide Prevention Action Plan, Every Life Matters.
- Building a social movement of people with a shared belief in preventing suicide
- Improving our knowledge and skills in suicide prevention with the development of new learning resources, available to everyone
- Improving our approach to those bereaved by suicide through the development of a new dedicated service
- Using digital technology to improve suicide prevention
- A new approach to crisis care for those of us who experience suicidal thoughts
- Increasing resources to support improved local action in every area of Scotland
- Inspiring leaders across all aspects of life in Scotland to create a culture that supports preventing suicide
- Improving our understanding of suicidal behaviour to inform action to prevent its occurrence
Sign up now and join the social movement making a difference.
