@yorkcvs.bsky.socialMyth: “People who are suicidal want to die.”
Reality: suicidal thoughts can be interrupted. Taking action, listening and showing someone you care can make a difference.
Help them connect with support.
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@yorkcvs.bsky.socialIn 2024, 7,147 UK deaths were registered as suicide.
Every number represents a person and an impact on families, friends and communities.
We can all help change the conversation: See it. Say it. Signpost it.
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@yorkcvs.bsky.socialMyth: “People who say they are going to take their own life are just attention seeking.”
Reality: talking about suicide can be a sign of severe distress and must be taken seriously.
Listen. Don’t dismiss them. Help them find support.
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@yorkcvs.bsky.socialMen account for around 75% of suicide deaths, and suicide is the leading cause of death for men under 50.
Make space for honest conversations. Listen. Take concerns seriously. Help someone find support.
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@yorkcvs.bsky.socialMyth: “You can’t tell when someone is feeling suicidal.”
Reality: there may be no obvious signs, but changes in mood, behaviour or connection can sometimes show someone is struggling.
Notice changes. Check in. Listen.
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@yorkcvs.bsky.socialWomen are more likely than men to report suicidal thoughts and attempts, but men are 3 times more likely to die by suicide.
Anyone can struggle. Check in, listen and take concerns seriously.
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#ChangeTheConversation #WSPM2026 #WorldSuicidePreventionMonth
@yorkcvs.bsky.socialMyth: “You have to be mentally ill to think about suicide.”
Reality: suicidal thoughts can affect anyone, not only people with a diagnosed mental health condition.
Check in. Listen without judgement. Help them find support.
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@yorkcvs.bsky.socialAround 1 in 15 adults aged 16–74 reported suicidal thoughts in the past year.
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Seeking support early can help prevent problems from becoming more serious. Looking after our everyday wellbeing can also play a part in early intervention and prevention
