Suicide Prevention Middlesex London

The London-Middlesex Suicide Prevention Council is a not-for-profit dedicated to reducing suicide and its impact on individuals and our community.

[Suicide Prevention Middlesex London @LMSPC]

Please join us for this year's Lifting the Silence Annual Walk to honour individuals we've lost to suicide.

When: Today, September 10th, 1pm - 3pm- World Suicide Prevention Day
Where: Victoria Park, London
No RSVP required.

Please contact [email protected] for more information.

[Pillar Nonprofit Network @PillarNN]

Today is #WorldSuicidePrevention Day. We extend our gratitude to our many member organizations who support mental healthcare. Join @LMSPC 1-3 PM today in Victoria Park for the Lifting the Silence Annual Walk to honour individuals we've lost to suicide: https://t.co/ov6nqZKP4G

[Centre for Suicide Prevention @cspyyc]

This coming Saturday, Sept. 10 is #WorldSuicidePreventionDay. September is also #RecoveryMonth. In collaboration with @CMHA_NTL, we've released an article about substance use, recovery, and suicide prevention. https://t.co/Y07Cc20BqB

[Centre for Suicide Prevention @cspyyc]

Kids who have recently experienced a significant loss, such as the death of a parent, close friend, or pet, may be struggling with their mental health. https://t.co/GjEewv1lDS

[Mental Health America @MentalHealthAm]

“When you’re under pressure and feeling stressed, you might feel irresponsible taking time off from work… Ironically, experts say that’s exactly when it’s most important for you to take a mental health day.”

Read more: https://t.co/atbDhO2ips

[Centre for Suicide Prevention @cspyyc]

Risk taking, spontaneous behaviour that is out of the ordinary, like drinking more alcohol than usual or wanting to run away from home can be signs a young person may be thinking about suicide. https://t.co/aoCNrG0ie4

[Kids Help Phone @KidsHelpPhone]

Looking to support the young person in your life? Use these resources to help guide you in the right direction. https://t.co/daxs7W2ant

[Centre for Suicide Prevention @cspyyc]

Teachers can help students through a suicide loss by sharing memories of the person who died - this will give others permission to talk about their thoughts and feelings. https://t.co/xFdbdT3f50

[Centre for Suicide Prevention @cspyyc]

Women who work in male-dominated fields may experience stressors that can affect their mental health and may increase their risk for suicide. https://t.co/tyfuzUHB2c #IWD2022 #BreakTheBias

[Suicide Prevention Middlesex London @LMSPC]

Check out our new Spring Training Catalogue here!!: https://t.co/oSzF167HF6

Trainings include: SafeTALK, ASIST, Fostering Mental Wellness, Crisis Communication Skills for Suicide Prevention and Strengths Based Leadership for Mental Wellness

Contact [email protected] for details

[Bell Let's Talk @Bell_LetsTalk]

It’s Bell Let’s Talk Day! Check out how these celebrities look after their own mental health and join the conversation. For each video view, Bell donates an additional 5¢ to Canadian mental health initiatives. #BellLetsTalk

[mindyourmind @mindyourmind_ca]

Join NavOn and @LMSPC as they host Coping with COVID: Building Resilience in Challenging Times.

Register here: https://t.co/MK1tz2pg1d

#BellLetsTalk

[Centre for Suicide Prevention @cspyyc]

Having one’s name and pronouns used and accepted reduces the risk of suicide for trans people. Using a person’s name and pronouns is something we can all do to support trans people. https://t.co/iSerYXk0fs

[Centre for Suicide Prevention @cspyyc]

Young people self-harm significantly more often than adults, and self-harm can sometimes be associated with increase suicide risk. It’s important that people who self-harm are asked about suicidal thoughts. https://t.co/fxJXRcGF7C

[Centre for Suicide Prevention @cspyyc]

Normalizing dialogue about suicide is key to stigma reduction. Public awareness campaigns promote suicide awareness by driving the larger conversation. https://t.co/h6WFV73J4d

[Centre for Suicide Prevention @cspyyc]

One study found that 90% of people who were stopped in the act of carrying out their plan to die by suicide never attempted again. https://t.co/FsOcb09JA9

[Centre for Suicide Prevention @cspyyc]

How can you talk to someone considering suicide? Create a safe space through open, non-judgmental conversation and gentle questioning so people feel comfortable sharing and expressing emotions. https://t.co/FsOcb09JA9

[Centre for Suicide Prevention @cspyyc]

Certain factors or circumstances can guard a child against thinking about suicide and increase their resiliency. https://t.co/GjEewv1lDS

[Centre for Suicide Prevention @cspyyc]

When a suicide occurs in the workplace people in leadership roles need to respond appropriately. https://t.co/tyfuzUHB2c

[Centre for Suicide Prevention @cspyyc]

The #BuddyUp campaign encourages authentic conversations between buddies and support for when they’re struggling. This is one way men’s suicide can be prevented. All donations made this #GivingTuesdayCA will go to support Buddy Up. https://t.co/Q7EbO586Oe