While out running this morning, I encountered a man who was about to jump off a bridge near Rock Creek Park to take their own life Fortunately, I'm trained in suicide intervention and this person is much better now. But I want to share some of our conversation ⤵️

University staff warn of lack of training to deal with suicide risks | Morning Star ⁦LivingWorks⁩ ⁦LivingWorks Australia⁩ ⁦Chukumeka Maxwell⁩ Andrew Russell morningstaronline.co.uk/article/b/univ…

Our trainers Eliz and Steve, both operational volunteer responders with Scottish MR teams, were at Glenmore Lodge this wkd at SMR training conference running outside sessions exploring how we can apply Lifelines and ScotMental Health First Aid in practice. (Involved cakes 😊).

Mental health services call after part of Wales has highest suicide rate in UK nation.cymru/news/mental-he…

85% of men admit they wouldn’t open up about their struggles with friends in the pub | The Independent Andrew Russell ⁦Chukumeka Maxwell⁩ ⁦LivingWorks Australia⁩ ⁦LivingWorks⁩ ⁦Grassroots Suicide Prevention⁩ independent.co.uk/life-style/hea…

We remember the life of former Leeds United, Everton, Newcastle United & Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 star Gary Speed. Today marks 11 years since we lost Gary and our thoughts are with his friends and family.

Congratulations to our first batch of ASIST Trainers in the Philippines after completing the 5-Day ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training) T4T Workshop conducted by LivingWorks Australia! 💚 #UsapTayo #HandangMakinig #SuicidePrevention #MentalHealth

The Castle is lit up in green this evening, the longest night of the year, as a reminder that the Samaritans are available for anyone who needs support. More information: tamworth.gov.uk/Light-the-cast… #LightTheNightStaffs

During the month of December the volunteers in our branch took 1,305 phone calls,155 emails & 11 web chats from callers who needed to talk. December can be a difficult time for some, so thank you to each one of you who gave up time to be there for these callers 💚 Samaritans

"I entered this course (#ASIST) terrified of suicide "I left day 2 feeling empowered & confident I could help a person at risk of suicide" I could be a partner, friend, child or colleague thinking of Suicide Learn LivingWorks Australia skills & reach in👇 livingworks.com.au/nsw

Hugely important moment recognising importance of suicide prevention voluntary sector - £10m announced in the Budget. A great step forward thanks to Sajid Javid Department of Health and Social Care. Obviously still more needed to fund whole new strategy but we'll take the win today! #SuicidePrevention

Stella line up For #NSPC23 Principal Sponsors LivingWorks Australia: 🥁keynote I-ASIST 🥁safeTALK-Youth W/S 🥁2Prezzos LGTBIQ+ & safeYARN Schools 🥁2Posters NSW Schools & Parent-Carer Campaign 🥁Open Ceremony Speech 🥁Booth 🥁Bursaries L/E 🥁Partners celebrating 40yrs' of #ASIST

Looking forward to co-presenting with Shayne Connell at the premier USA Suicide Prevention Conference on our work in Aus with Vic Government: state wide suicide first aid trial Dan Andrews #AAS23makinganimpact

Our review showed that only about half of people who experience suicidal ideation/behaviours disclose it to others- shows the importance of checking in and asking direct questions - Disclosure of suicidal ideation and behaviours: A systematic review an... sciencedirect.com/science/articl…

Congratulations Richard Ramsay on being named the #AAS 2023 Chair's Award Recipient! #AAS23 #AASMakeAnImpact #Suicide #SuicidePrevention #AAA23MakeAnImpact LivingWorks

MtS has been shortlisted for @SAFETY4SEA’s Crew Welfare Award! Our work in improving #seafarers’ #welfare worldwide has been recognised, particularly through our #SuicidePrevention support with LivingWorks SafeTALK program. Find out more in our blog ➡️ missiontoseafarers.org/news/deliverin…

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50+ Seafarer wellbeing staff from every Aus port came to Melbourne for LivingWorks Australia #safeTALK #suicide intervention W/S today at the The Mission to Seafarers national conference We're building a formidable global alliance with Mission to Seafarers - training across the world

5 LivingWorks safeTALKS and one LivingWorks ASIST (suicide first aid) next! .... our restful break is over and it is back to training suicide prevention caregivers. Today I am Community Support Resource (participant support) to Izzy The ASK Workshop Worldwide and Online Izzy Russell in Stockton on Tees, England, UK.

#MISSING Mackenna Finn-Gibbs, 14. He's from Halifax but has links to #Middlesbrough Mackenna is white, 5'7" tall, of slim build with brown hair. He's wearing sports clothing. Please call us on 101, ref 117612, with info/sightings and please RT!