Suicide Prevention Literacy

Suicide and mental health are arguably among the most stigmatised topics in the industry. These stigmas can prevent people from both seeking and offering help. Typically, stigma further isolates and disconnects individuals experiencing poor mental health. Reluctance to discuss the topics of mental health and suicide means that many people don’t know about the signs and indicators that a person is mentally stressed or considering suicide. Evidence demonstrates that greater awareness and education about mental health issues can facilitate help-seeking behaviour. Targeted information can break down stigma and normalise discussion of these topics. Awareness can also create a sense of community around supporting and helping people experiencing mental stress, and this in turn can influence workplace culture and environment. Mental health and suicide prevention literacy can also be increased by contact and conversation with individuals who have experienced poor mental health or suicide risk. A diverse workplace can be a tolerant workplace, and a tolerant workplace is a more supportive workplace. 


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