News News Archive 2009 Suicide. Don't Hide it. Talk about it.
Suicide. Don't Hide it. Talk about it. |
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| Wednesday, 26 August 2009 |
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During this year's Suicide Prevention Week (7-13 September 2009) Choose Life is continuing with its nationwide campaign to raise awareness and understanding of suicide and how it can be prevented. On average, two people in Scotland take their own lives every day. The campaign's message is clear: it’s okay to talk about feeling suicidal. The message is followed up by practical advice: talk to someone you trust, or phone a helpline. Campaign consists of printed materials, radio advertising, media work, and online activity. If you are interested in learning more about this campaign or how to access campaign materials contact Choose Life on 0141 354 2908 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Choose Life is Scotland’s national strategy and action plan to tackle suicide. One of its key aims is to raise public awareness of how suicide can be prevented. |
| New SRN research explores the experience of recovery over time |
16 May Since the first discussions about bringing recovery based approaches to Scotland began, one thing has always been clear: that people's personal narratives - the stories and experiences they share - are central to understanding and encouraging mental health recovery. |
| Black women, recovery and resilience |
16 May In a specially commissioned article for SRN, researcher and psychiatric survivor Dr Jayasree Kalathil explores the issues of recovery and resilience from the perspective of black women interviewed for a 2011 study by Survivor Research and the Mental Health Foundation. While the article focuses on recent data from England, there are important lessons to be learnt everywhere, including Scotland. |
| What mental health practitioners talk about, when they talk about SRI 2 |
16 May Having recently facilitated Learning Networks on the use of the updated Scottish Recovery Indicator (SRI 2), SRN’s John McCormack was keen to hear from practitioners about their use of the tool and how it affects practice in the field. Here John shares his discussions with Lindsay Kerr and Jan Thomson who both work in NHS Ayrshire and Arran’s Mental Health Services. |
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