Suicide Prevention
Suicide Prevention is a public health priority. Many of us have been affected by suicide in some way - whether it's ourselves, a loved one, or someone we know and it 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 than women.
Suicide is also an issue of socio-economic inequality. Suicide deaths are 3 - 5 times more common in areas of deprivation.
To learn more about suicide and the role we can all play in helping to prevent suicide, please download the
Suicide? Help! App(www.suicidehelp.co.uk)This is a local, up to date, Tayside app which contains:-
- Support Agencies - information and contact details for local and national organisations that support people in distress.
- Information about suicide and information for those affected by suicide.
- How to help those in distress or thinking about suicide.
- A safety plan to help think through and record what helps in times of crisis.
Please also join the national movement 'United to Prevent Suicide' to reduce stigma around suicide. We know that talking saves lives.
https://unitedtopreventsuicide.org.uk
The Tayside Multi Agency Suicide Review Group (TMASRG) Annual ReportsThe TMASRG is chaired by Public Health and reviews all Tayside suicide deaths. Recommendations for suicide prevention activity are made based on this in depth local knowledge and research evidence. Suicide prevention activity is led in each locality by a Suicide Prevention Co-ordinator.
Tayside Suicide Prevention Leadership GroupThis is a multi-agency group chaired by Public Health with representation across Tayside. This group was set up to co-ordinate suicide prevention activity where a pan-Tayside approach would be beneficial.
A comprehensive needs assessment has been undertaken to inform the prevention of suicide and self harm in children and young people, see link below.
For further information please contact:
Dr Jane Bray
Consultant in Public Health Medicine
Chair of the Tayside Multi Agency Suicide Review Group
Jane.Bray@nhs.scot
