Resources for Parents & Carers

Suicide Prevention

Suicide Prevention Letters

Websites

This range of websites provide further advice for parents and carers on suicide prevention.

  • Young Minds: Parents and carers can access a range of advice from an A-Z guide to support, parents survival guide, starting a conversation with your child and more.
  • Papyrus - A guide for parents which aims provide information and guidance to help parents cope with a young person who is struggling with thoughts of suicide.
  • Start a Conversation: Aims to raise awareness of suicide and signpost to support that is available. Have a look at the calendar of events for upcoming training and national awareness days.
  • R;pple is a digital tool, which if a user searches for harmful content online, they will first be guided through a filter of breathing exercises and then very simple, uncluttered and calmly presented strategies and forums, help lines and mental health services they can access both now and longer term: accompanied with messages of hope and encouragement to keep safe. It's a free tool for the education sector and parents.

Resources