Vacancy! Specialist Paediatric Occupational Therapist @AiredaleNHSFT working as part of our integrated therapies team - outpatients and community. airedale-trust.nhs.uk/jobs/v…

🆕 The Stay Alive app now features an Enhanced Safety Plan with extra sections on communication and sensory needs, especially helpful for neurodivergent users or anyone wanting a more personalised experience. Visit: stayalive.app or head to your preferred app store 📱

Today is World Suicide Prevention Day and we're spreading the message that it's ok to talk about suicide, in fact asking directly can help save a life. 💜 For advice on talking about suicide check out our website: bit.ly/4ge4qif #WorldSuicidePreventionDay

Hugely proud of our colleague Susanne and her son Oliver for their brilliant feature raising awareness of #stammering @BBCBreakfast this morning 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 @stammer

Got called ‘selfish’ for my suicide attempt… but truth is, when I was feeling that low, I thought I was being truly selfless. I believed I was a burden, and I’d be ‘freeing’ my loved ones. Suicidal people deserve compassion and support - not to be made to feel guilty 💚

Great network meeting this morning with AHP clinical leaders across the UK working with Children and Young People @RCSLT @theRCOT @thecsp @WYpartnership

Full time Band 5 post in our paediatric SALT team working in our satellite sites, as part of our CYP Integrated Therapies service @AiredaleNHSFT . Full details at airedale-trust.nhs.uk/jobs/v…

Panel discussion on how to get decision-making right first time, with @chrisoagill from University of Glasgow, @OlliePersey from @GardenCtPublic and Alex Stafford from IPSEA’s legal team. #SENLawConf

Today is #SelfHarmAwarenessDay. We know lots of people find it difficult to know the right thing to say if someone they care about is self-harming, so we’ve teamed up with our friend @DrAmirKhanGP to share tips on how to have these important conversations. 👇

Suicide does not discriminate. It does not care about your age, race, gender, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, or mental health history. It can affect anyone, at any time, in any place. That's why suicide prevention is everyone's business. We have a responsibility to look out for our friends, family, colleagues, and even strangers who may be struggling with thoughts of suicide. It is not enough to assume that someone is "fine" or that they will just "get over it." We must actively listen, support, and connect them with resources that can help. One of the most important things we can do is to break down the stigma surrounding mental health and suicide. We need to create open and safe spaces for people to talk about their struggles without fear of judgment or shame. By normalising conversations about mental health and suicide, we can help people feel more comfortable seeking help. It is also crucial to educate ourselves on the warning signs of suicide and know how to intervene if we suspect someone is at risk. Simple acts of kindness and compassion can make a world of difference to someone who is struggling. Suicide prevention is not just the responsibility of mental health professionals or suicide hotlines. It is a collective effort that requires all of us to be vigilant and proactive in supporting those around us. So let's come together to break the silence, de stigmatise mental health, and show compassion and empathy to those who need it most. Remember, suicide prevention is everyone's business 💜 #suicideprevention #mentalhealthawareness

🚨 Today, @RCSLT's proud to be joining 45 other organisations in supporting the briefing for @MikeysWish_VDA's #InvestInSLT petition debate. ▶️ rcslt.org/wp-content/uploads… 📺You can watch the debate from 4:30pm on this link: youtube.com/live/PQgj8HSw9UQ

As we reinstate the 12-month return to practice updating period in February, we've written about the change we made, why it was needed, and how we'll be going back. hcpc-uk.org/news-and-events/…

Great outcomes 😀 And a user friendly way to measure them on a virtually delivered course.

“It's important you don’t feel afraid to say 'do you feel like taking your own life?'" @JonnyTatamHall, who lost his friend to suicide, interviews @Rubywax on the importance of talking about suicide as part of our #LanguageMatters campaign. Nspa.org.uk/stigma

No idea where to start writing this but the reason I did the challenge of 20 miles a day was because last month I attempted to commit suicide again. I’ve been hesitant saying anything as only close friends and family know but I think after this challenge it’s right to share what’s happened the last few weeks. It’s weird writing that after everything I have said about mental health over the last few months but only 4 weeks ago, I felt I was at my lowest. So much happened at once I felt so numb to everything and although I had so many people I could have spoke to- I made some silly decisions and I’m very lucky to still be on earth. Over the last few weeks I have been training and getting back to fitness and the real reason I attempted this challenge of running 140 miles in a week was to try get myself back on track mentally and also physically. My mindset on everything has changed this week and now all I want to do is a crazy challenge in the summer for mental health. I’d like to thank those who knew, that supported me and checked in on me. It means everything. I am not doing this post for attention or clicks just to show that mental health can affect people at any time. Life is precious man, don’t stress over what people have to say about you. Keep battling and showing who you are ❤️

Childrens Therapies @AiredaleNHSFT had a virtual and in person team "cuppa and catch up" about our weekend and other news Childrens Therapies this afternoon . Over £120 donated to support #BrewMonday @samaritans

Blue Monday isn’t real – don’t believe the hype you see today! Here's why we’re binning it off to make space for ✨Brew Monday✨ instead.

Nobody will remember : - Your salary - How 'busy' you were - How many hours you worked. People will remember: - When you shared your story - How you set healthy boundaries - How you created safe spaces for them to be vulnerable.

Stay Alive is packed full of useful tools and information to help keep people safe from suicide. Download today to have quick access to crisis support in your pocket.❤️ Available from Google Play, App Store, or can be accessed at stayalive.app🤳