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The expression ‘commit suicide’ is often used when referring to people who take their own life. Along with many others we feel that this term should not be used as it implies a crime has been ‘committed’.
Throughout our website and publications we use expressions such as ‘attempt suicide’, ‘ended their own life’ or ‘died by suicide’. Terms like these are closer to the serious reality of suicide and show more respect to victims and their loved ones.
Today is World Suicide Prevention Day 2018 which is a time to focus on developing suicide prevention strategies worldwide. Life is precious and suicide is a desperate act by someone who feels living is no longer an option. But suicide is preventable and with the right help and support it is possible to turn things around and realise that life is worth living.
Suicide Resources
Suicide Awareness and Prevention
Covers suicide from a variety of perspectives, the reasons behind suicide, the groups most at risk and the warning signs.
- Category: General
- Published: 2022
- Pages: 61
Suicide is Never the Answer
Understand the reasons behind suicidal feelings in young people and recognise the signs to help prevent this tragedy.
- Age range: 12 years and upwards
- Category: Schools
- Published: 1999
- Last revised: 2022
- Pages: 44
Suicide Lesson Plans
Suicide Prevention
A lesson plan designed to promote suicide awareness and prevention.
- Age range: 12 years and upwards
- Category: Schools
- Published: 2022
- Pages: 21
Free Mental Health Resources
Depression
How can someone tell if they are suffering with depression? This free resource seeks to find out.
- Category: Schools
- Pages: 8
Free Download
Loneliness
What is loneliness and what causes people to feel lonely? This free resource explores these questions.
- Category: Schools
- Pages: 6
Free Download