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Suicide - Coping with loss

Advice and information |1 min read |Last updated: 08/03/2024

This section looks at what support is available when a loved one has died by suicide. It also provides information about investigations that may happen and how to support someone bereaved by suicide. This information is for anyone affected by suicide.

World Suicide Prevention Day

Campaigns and policy |Last updated: 18/12/2023

Survivors of Suicide (SOS) Brighton & Hove

Services and Groups |Last updated: 26/02/2024

The SOS service provides short term emotional support, information and advocacy to people aged 18+ who live in Brighton and Hove, who have thoughts of suicide or have made previous suicide attempts or those who have been bereaved by suicide. We offer psycho-social support to addresses the immediate crisis and provide ongoing support to help you manage your mental well-being. We accept self referrals or referrals from other services. We challenge the stigma attached to suicide by speaking openly about suicide, dispelling myths and giving useful and credible information. We provide support in a number of ways We can provide a range of 121 support. This can include: • Emotional support from our dedicated and qualified staff team • Signposting to other services or forms of help • Advocacy on your behalf should you need it • A recovery focused approach • Safety planning, self-management of pre-triggers. • Opportunities to become a volunteer and share your recovery journey and skills with others going through similar circumstances Our bereavement groups aim • To create a safe and supportive space where suicide bereavement and related issues can be explored • To empower group members to express their feelings • To explore choices and options • To connect people in the community and share experiences • To break down the stigma and taboo that can be associated with suicide and emotional well-being Groups will be maximum of six other members. This group will run with the same members for 5 weekly sessions then 7 monthly sessions, so we can support you for a period of time. We offer evening group sessions for those working or with other day time commitments. We run these groups regularly throughout the year. We offer to meet you individually before you join a group to make sure this is the group for you. You can download our SOS service leaflets and referral form from the 'Our downloads' section below.

Luciana Berger: “Let’s take a zero-suicide approach and end suicide for good”

Last updated: 09/10/2023

I was lucky. Many are not. – Simon Gray on surviving suicide

Last updated: 09/10/2023

Rethink Mental Illness comments on annual suicide statistics

1 min read |Last updated: 06/09/2022

The Office for National Statistics has published new data on the number of suicides registered in 2021. The data reveals that the suicide rate has remained largely consistent with pre-pandemic levels. Lourdes Colclough, Head of Suicide Prevention at Rethink Mental Illness, said: “We must remember that statistics can never truly reflect the mental anguish...

Putting coproduction at the heart of our suicide prevention services

Last updated: 09/10/2023

Suicide rate rises for first time since 2013

1 min read |Last updated: 03/09/2019

For the first time in six years, the suicide rate in the UK has risen according to new data published by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) today. In response to the rise, Brian Dow, deputy CEO of Rethink Mental Illness and co-chair of the National Suicide Prevention Alliance said, “Anyone looking at today’s statistics should be deeply concerned...

We all have a part to play in suicide prevention

Last updated: 09/10/2023

Rethink Mental Illness welcomes £10m suicide prevention funding for charities

1 min read |Last updated: 25/08/2023

The government has today announced a £10m grant fund for charities to deliver initiatives addressing suicide. Mark Winstanley, Chief Executive of Rethink Mental Illness, said: “We welcome this funding which will enable charities to deliver targeted interventions addressing the root causes of suicide, support people in crisis, and help families navigate...

Our response to today's announcement of a new ministerial position overseeing suicide prevention

1 min read |Last updated: 09/10/2023

A minister for suicide prevention has been appointed in England by the prime minister as the government hosts the global mental health summit, to coincide with World Mental Health Day. Theresa May said the appointment Jackie Doyle-Price to the new role, along with her current role of junior health minister overseeing mental health, will help tackle...

Stand-up comedy for male suicide prevention? You must be joking!

Last updated: 09/10/2023

Rethink Mental Illness warns 'more action desperately needed' as suicide rates remain high

1 min read |Last updated: 19/12/2023

The Office for National Statistics has published its annual suicide statistics for 2022, showing that suicide rates remain high. Lourdes Colclough, Head of Suicide Prevention at Rethink Mental Illness, said: “Data on the prevalence of suicide can’t capture the immense turmoil felt by someone before they take their own life, or the profound grief of...