About Us
In the UK, 115 people die by suicide every week. We are working to change that. We do know that suicides can be prevented with timely intervention and anyone can learn these life-saving skills. We can all reduce the stigma around suicide by campaigning for change and talking about it openly.
Helping to Prevent Suicide
Find out how you can understand more about suicide, help to prevent it in your communities and find help if you need it.
View our youth suicide prevention hub.
Resources
Stay Alive App - If you are worried about someone, our Stay Alive app gives you practical steps and information to help.
Real Talk Film - Real Talk is a free 30-minute interactive film that helps you gain the skills and confidence to talk to someone about suicide.
Contact details and helplines for young people
| Samaritans |
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| Shout |
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| Childline |
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| Papyrus |
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| Switchboard LGBT+ Helpline |
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| The Mix |
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Need Urgent Help?
View a list of contacts you can reach out to 24/7.
The young people of Gloucestershire have told us quite clearly through the Gloucestershire Online Pupil Survey that they are finding it increasingly difficult to keep themselves mentally well. In turn, schools and colleges who are witnessing this decline in emotional health and well-being have asked for advice and support from the Lead Teachers seconded to Gloucestershire Healthy Living and Learning.
The teaching pack ‘Beyond Fed Up’ has been written by teachers for teachers, with the intention of enabling classroom teachers to tackle this sensitive subject. It aims to help young people to understand their own mental health, to build resilience, know ways in which they can support other young people who are having a difficult time and to recognise when they need to seek help. Nothing can be more important for a young person than having these skills and knowledge.
Education and health are synergistic. Students in better health do better academically. Giving time in school to health education and the development of social and emotional skills boosts both attainment and more importantly, helps keep our young people safe.
For more information, visit the Beyond Fed Up page on the GHLL website.
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