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What if a conversation about suicide could save a life?
Suicide is a topic that makes many of us nervous; it can feel like the hardest thing in the world to ask someone about.
But here’s the thing lots of people don’t realise. Talking about suicide is the best way to prevent it from happening.
Our national public awareness campaign features four extraordinary people who we'd love you to meet.
Learn about our campaign's impact
We've been tracking the impact of our campaign, "What if a conversation about suicide could save a life?" - click here to learn more.
Find support near you
No matter what you’re thinking or feeling, or the situation you’re in, there’s always a way forward.
There are different types of support and services across Scotland.
Our services directory will connect you to help near you.
Finding hope: Ross
Ross made a plan to die by suicide.
He felt completely hopeless, but for the intervention of his friend Megan who slowly guided him to safety with mountain walks and non-judgement chat.
Ross wants you to know it is ok to ask, are you thinking about suicide?
Suicide Prevention Scotland
Suicide Prevention is the community of people and organisations working to deliver Creating Hope Together.
Creating Hope Together is the Scottish Government and COSLA's joint long-term suicide prevention strategy.
We're working in a bold new way that puts collaboration at the heart of our approach to preventing suicide.
Creating Hope Together - Conference 2025
Visit our hub to find out information and resources from this year's annual Suicide Prevention Conference - click here.
Latest news, blogs & features
Stay up to date with all the latest from the Suicide Prevention Scotland team
Orkney’s first Suicide Prevention Awareness Event planned
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Enabling Conversations toolkit launch at V&A Dundee
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Suicide Prevention Scotland annual report published
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Listen to our new podcast
We've launched our new Creating Hope podcast, powered by Public Health Scotland - listen here, below or wherever you get your podcasts.