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Today is World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD) and every conversation matters. 🌍💬 The statistics around suicide are at their highest for 25 years. Suicide rates among men have increased, despite the growth in mental health support available, with reports that construction workers in the UK are almost four times more likely to die by suicide than the national average. Every dialogue, no matter how brief with a friend, colleague or professional, helps build a more supporting and understanding industry – and society. And it’s why this year’s WSPD theme – ‘Changing the narrative to prevent suicide’ – is all about promoting the importance of reducing stigma and fostering open conversations to prevent suicides. 💚 A short conversation can save a life. #StartTheConversation with someone you’re worried about today with Mental Health UK’s useful conversation guide below. #WSPD #WorldSuicidePreventionDay #MentalHealthAwareness #YouAreNotAlone #SuicidePrevention

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Suicides in England and Wales are at their highest annual rate since 1999. Today, on #WorldSuicidePreventionDay, let’s start a conversation. By reaching out, checking in, and starting a heartfelt conversation, we could make a difference to save a life. Here’s some tips on how to talk to someone you’re worried about. Download our full conversation guide: https://bit.ly/3Er08Cu #StartTheConversation

  • A message in white and navy text on a blue background that says, "More than ever, talking about suicide matters. Together, let’s start the conversation."
  • Logo of Mental Health UK and a graphic of a coffee cup next to a speech bubble. Text in white on a blue background. "Worried someone might be thinking about suicide? Here’s how to talk to them."
  • Logo of Mental Health UK and a graphic featuring two hands in a comforting gesture. Text in white on a blue background. "Empathise and 
reassure them. Encourage them to share their feelings, reminding them you care, they're not alone, and things can improve."
  • An illustration of a heart with a hand. White text on a blue background: 'Listen - Show you’re listening by repeating their words back to them.' Logo of Mental Health UK at the bottom.
  • Graphic from Mental Health UK showing a speech bubble with white text on a blue background. "Ask questions. Ask if they‘ve felt like this before. 
Did their feelings change last time?"

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