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A series of blog articles to raise awareness of suicide and look at ways suicide can be prevented. We will examine the causes of suicidal ideation and look at ways of helping those experiencing suicidal thoughts.

Depressed teenage boy looking at his laptop with a stressful thought bubble

1. Is there a Link Between Social Media and Suicide?

Posted on: 15 August, 2018 by RS

In recent years, the rise in teenage suicides has been shocking. Although the role social media plays in suicides is not totally transparent or clear-cut, recent studies have linked a rise in rates of anxiety and depression in teenagers to their use of social media…
Young man lying on his bed with two thought bubbles - one contains a bottle of tablets, the other contains a sad face

2. Is there a Link Between Antidepressants and Suicidal Thoughts?

Posted on: 2 September, 2018 by Theresa McGee

Antidepressants are regularly prescribed for depression and are also used to reduce the risk of suicide. However, there is mounting evidence that antidepressants can cause suicidal thoughts in a person who previously had no thoughts of suicide…
Mum Standing at son's bedroom doorway while he's depressed at his desk

3. Suicide and How to Recognise the Signs

Posted on: 2 September, 2018 by RS

Why would someone attempt suicide and what are the signs of suicidal behaviour in an individual? These questions are the subject of this blog.

A common expression synonymous with suicide is that it is a permanent solution to a temporary problem…
Shadowy figure standing on the edge of a train platform with an oncoming train

4. Is Self-Harm and Suicide Linked?

Posted on: 5 September, 2018 by RS

The number of individuals self-harming has rapidly increased in recent years. A recent study by The Children’s Society reported that one in four 14-year-old girls in the UK are self-harming. This statistic is alarming. However, we are investigating a possible link between self-harm and suicide and this blog will examine if there are ties between the two…
Depressed young man in bed

5. Why Are Males More Likely to Attempt Suicide than Females?

Posted on: 10 September, 2018 by RS

This blog will examine the issue of male suicide. It will compare male vs female suicide rates and also discuss the issue of male depression and the link to suicide. We ask why suicide rates among men are so high, and what can be done about these distressing statistics…
Depressed young man on his bed

6. Should We Stop Saying ‘Commit Suicide’?

Posted on: 10 September, 2018 by Theresa McGee

We have been using the expression ‘commit suicide’ when referring to people who take their own life. It has been brought to our attention that this term should not be used as it implies a crime has been ‘committed’. Going forward we will no longer use this term but instead will use other expressions such as ‘ended their own life’ or ‘died by suicide…

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