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I’m having thoughts of suicide
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Suicide is a topic that makes many of us nervous; it can feel like the hardest thing to ask someone about
What if I say the wrong thing?
What if they say yes?
What if it gives them the idea?
But lots of people don’t realise...
If you’re worried about someone, asking them ‘are you thinking about suicide’ is the best way to prevent it.
Watch our new TV ad featuring people with experience of suicide.
Finding hope: Jon
Jon had moved to Italy with his wife, to support his daughter. It proved to be a disaster, and ultimately he made a suicide attempt.
Jon features in our new TV advert and wants to ask you, 'what if asking him about suicide could save his life?'
This is deeply personal story of of how he found hope.
Read our latest Time Space Compassion practice storiesWe've published a new series of Time Space Compassion practice stories, with a focus on children & young people - 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.
Enabling conversations
In partnership with V&A Dundee, we've co-produced a new toolkit for young people experiencing suicidal thoughts.
The aim is to give them support to keep themselves safe - and reach out to a safe person (sometimes called a trusted adult).
You can find both resources here.
Work in suicide prevention?
In partnership with Public Health Scotland, we have published a new four-part podcast series focusing on workplace wellbeing.
Presented by counsellor and former journalist Janet Watson, it's aimed at people who are working on sensitive and emotive topics and issues and with potentially upsetting data and information.
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.
Latest news, blogs & features
Stay up to date with all the latest from the Suicide Prevention Scotland team
What if asking about suicide could save a life?
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Coming together for Gathering Hope 2026
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New action plan for 2026-29 launched
Read moreThe power of peer support in suicide prevention
In partnership with Scottish Recovery Network we're spotlighting the role peer support in suicide prevention and how it's been successfully used in three local organisations.