This content mentions suicide or suicidal thoughts. Please read with care. There are details of where to find help at the bottom of this page.
Providing support for people bereaved by suicide is a key objective of the Scotland’s Suicide Prevention Action Plan ‘Every Life Matters’ (2018).
Between July and October 2019, we carried out an exploratory research study interviewing both organisations that supported those bereaved by suicide, and those bereaved by suicide themselves.
This report details our findings: the research clearly highlights the lack of equity in access to support services for those bereaved by suicide in Scotland. It calls for a holistic, Scotland-wide approach to supporting people bereaved by suicide.
A-Z Topic: Suicidal thoughts
If you’re feeling suicidal, you’re not alone: one in five of us think about suicide in our lifetimes. Remember that these feelings won’t last. There is help available to keep you safe now and to help with the problems that may be causing your suicidal feelings.
Statistics: Suicide
Looking at the links between suicide, self-harm and mental heath problems.
If you are feeling like ending your life or feel unable to keep yourself safe, please call 999 or go to A&E and ask for the contact of the nearest crisis resolution team. These are teams of mental health care professionals who work with people in severe distress. If you feel affected by the content you have read, please see our get help page for support.