Talking About Suicide

Suicide awareness

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TALKING ABOUT SUICIDE

This video offers an excellent example of how to start the conversation about suicide if you are concerned about someone.

Produced for The Lions Barber Collective by NHS Informatics Merseyside (part of Mersey Care NHSFT), the 10-minute video features a barber called Luke talking to Adam, an army veteran.

Adam has just left service and is struggling to settle into civilian life, away from his old job and friends; he feels like a burden to his family and is planning to end his life.

Watch how Luke starts the conversation, encourages Adam to open up about his worries, and ensures he is safe before letting him leave the barbershop.

Please be aware, this video involves conversation about suicide. If you are a suicide survivor or have been bereaved by suicide, this may be a difficult watch. Please take care and make sure you have someone supportive nearby.

FIND OUT MORE

Rob's Story

When Rob’s depression became too much, he thought his only option was to end his life. But a note from his friends saved him.

Suicide Awareness Training

Help us create suicide-safer communities for veterans by taking our free online training today.

Between the Lines

One in three veterans have felt suicidal in their lifetime. Many won't tell you how they are feeling, could you read between the lines?

Suicide Prevention Policy

We’re calling on local authorities and the Government to take action to prevent more veteran suicides.

Research Statistics

We conducted a survey into mental health and suicide in the GB adult population and the Armed Forces Community (8,346 adults, YouGov Plc, July 2022) and this is what we found.