Suicide Prevention

Overview of suicide prevention

Information on suicide prevention, with the aim of improving data and evidence, driving forward national action, and supporting local areas

National contribution to creating hope together

The four outcomes of the National contribution plan to creating hope together are about improving suicide prevention through collaboration and learning

Supporting local areas in suicide prevention

Helping local areas develop and implement plans to prevent suicide

Scottish Suicide Information Database (ScotSID)

Reporting on annual deaths by suicide in Scotland, including trends

Data and statistics on deaths by probable suicide

Information about Scottish Government's suicide prevention strategy

Changing the narrative around suicide

Collaborative efforts with Suicide Prevention Scotland are leading the way in moving towards an outcomes-focused approach to preventing suicide