World Suicide Prevention Day webinar
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World Suicide Prevention Day webinar

By UOK Mental Health Support

Changing the Narrative on Suicide

Date and time

Location

Online

Agenda

12:30 PM - 12:35 PM

Introduction

Richard Tandoh

12:35 PM - 12:45 PM

Psychosocial support & Safety planning in Practice- Rethink Mental Illness

Lourdes Colclough

Wendy Robinson

Gemma Bessant

12:45 PM - 1:00 PM

Neurodiversity and Suicide Prevention

Alex Harvey - Grassroots Suicide Prevention

How neurodivergent people may experience suicidal thoughts differently, practical adjustments frontline staff can make, and new/ updated resources on the GSP Neurodiversity Hub

1:00 PM - 1:10 PM

Suicide Prevention in Gypsy, Roma, Traveller Communities

James O'Neill - Friends, Families and Travellers

1:10 PM - 1:20 PM

Suicide Prevention in the Prison Service - Rethink Mental Illness

Natasha Sinclair

Bethany Wilson

Suicide Prevention in the Prison Service, including specific models, challenges, lessons learned and resources for practitioners

1:20 PM - 1:30 PM

Closing remarks and resources

Richard Tandoh

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Highlights

  • 1 hour
  • Online

About this event

Health • Mental health

Join us on World Suicide Prevention Day for a powerful online session exploring how communities can come together to support suicide prevention. This webinar brings together expert speakers, lived experience voices, and grassroots organisations to share practical tools, fresh perspectives and a vision for collective care.

Together, we'll explore:

  • What community-based suicide prevention can look like
  • The role of safety planning and digital innovation
  • Support pathways from services like Rethink Mental Illness and Laura’s Safe Hub
  • Lived experience insights on navigating crisis and finding support.
  • Practical tools and resources to help you support yourself or others

This free event is open to anyone—whether you’re a professional, community member, or someone with lived experience. You’ll leave with new strategies, a deeper understanding, and hope that change is possible when we support each other.

Let’s change the narrative. Let’s do it together.

Register now to receive the joining link and access our free resources page. Agenda to follow.

Frequently asked questions

Who is this webinar for?

This webinar is for anyone who wants to learn more about suicide prevention, whether you are a professional, volunteer, student, community member, or someone with lived experience. All are welcome.

What will be covered in the webinar?

We will explore the theme of World Suicide Prevention Day, share practical strategies for prevention, highlight available support services, and hear from speakers with professional and lived experience.

Is the content triggering?

The session will address sensitive topics, including suicide. We aim to discuss these in a safe, supportive, and respectful way. If you feel distressed at any point, you are welcome to take a break or leave the session. We will share details of support services before, during, and after the event.

Is this a counselling or crisis support session?

This webinar is for information, awareness, and learning purposes only. If you or someone you know needs immediate help, please call 999, or contact Samaritans on 116 123 (freephone, 24/7) or text "SHOUT" to 85258.

Is this event free?

Yes, this webinar is free to attend. The webinar is hosted by UOK, a partnership of local mental health support services.

How do I join the webinar?

Once you register, Eventbrite will email you a confirmation with the joining link. You will also receive reminder emails before the event.

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Sep 10 · 04:30 PDT