Suicide Prevention StrategyOur priorities
Deaths by suicide are preventable
Adopting a Time, Space, Compassion approach to suicide prevention allows us to take a person-centred approach to supporting people in distress, looking after people who have been bereaved by suicide, and ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to be trained to feel better equipped to contribute to suicide prevention.
The voices of people with lived and living experience of suicidal thoughts, behaviours, and bereavement are essential to our suicide prevention efforts.
Our work will take a whole-community approach to focus on our four key priorities:
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Capacity Building
We will equip our community with the knowledge, confidence, and skills to support individuals in distress by creating a suicide-safer culture.
Communication
Communication is at the heart of suicide prevention because open, compassionate conversations can reduce stigma and save lives.
Safety & Support
Safety and support are fundamental in suicide prevention because they create a protective environment where people in distress feel valued, connected, and guided toward help.
Continuous Improvement
Suicide prevention is not a one-time effort. Continuous improvement is essential because it ensures that our work continues to be evidence based and responsive to the needs and voices of the Strathclyde University community.