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Talking about suicide is essential to prevent it – here’s why and how
Open, safe communication about mental health and suicide prevention can save lives. It helps improve people’s understanding of issues like contributing risk factors, how to spot when someone is struggling to cope, and how to start a potentially lifesaving conversation.
This guide covers useful tips for developing safe and informed suicide prevention messages for those communicating about the issue, raising awareness or campaigning for change.
How Samaritans can help you
Samaritans’ Media Advisory team provides advice and support to media and other organisations communicating about the topics of suicide and self-harm. Our support includes advice on developing communications materials and support with reactive concerns about high-risk media coverage.
Samaritans’ Media Advisory team can be contacted at: [email protected]
For general advice and best practice tips you can refer to Samaritans’ media guidelines resources.