⚠️ WARNING: This episode includes discussions of suicide. Please prioritize your well-being. Additional support is available from Samaritans at 116 123 or Papyrus at 0800 068 4141. Join me in this vital episode with Health Psychologist Claire Harris to delve into the complex issue of suicide. Suicide remains a taboo subject, yet it stands as the leading cause of death for individuals under 35 in the UK. Over 6,000 lives are lost to suicide annually across the UK, with numerous more attempted cases. On average, this translates to 18 suicides a day, and a staggering 1 in 5 individuals experience suicidal thoughts. Every year on 10th September, World Suicide Prevention Day aims to spotlight this issue, break down stigma, and enhance awareness, advocating a unified message that suicides are preventable (World Health Organization). Claire Harris, Founder and Lead Trainer at Promote Mental Health, specializes in mental health training and consultancy, encompassing Mental Health First Aid, stress management, resilience, work-life balance, and self-care. With over two decades of experience in mental health research for the University of Cambridge, NHS, and local authorities, Claire is a Chartered Health Psychologist dedicated to mental health advocacy. For support see: Staying Safe from suicidal thoughts https://stayingsafe.net/home Andy's Man Club (Peterborough, Cambridge and Huntingdon). This is a men’s suicide prevention charity with free peer to peer support. Samaritans – 116 123 there 24/7 365 days a year Papyrus 0800 068 4141 Prevention of Young Suicides Text 85258 SHOUT 111 Option 2 First response team and referral to the Sanctuary at Mind. Training by Promote Mental Health claire@promotementalhealth.com www.promotementalhealth.com STOP Suicide Workshop by Cambridgeshire, Peterborough and South Lincolnshire Mind https://www.cpslmind.org.uk/courses/stop-suicide-workshop/ 🔍 Keywords: Suicide Prevention, Mental Health Awareness, Support Resources, Suicide Prevention Day, Health Psychology, Mental Health Training 🔖 Tags: #SuicidePrevention #MentalHealthAwareness #SupportResources #HealthPsychology #StopSuicide #WorldSuicidePreventionDay 🔊 Listen on Spotify and Apple Podcasts: https://anchor.fm/theactivelistener 🌐 Explore more insights at: https://mulberrytreecoaching.com 👍 Like, Share, and Subscribe for enriching conversations and valuable insights.