Language around suicide can be so important and the West Yorkshire Suicide Prevention initiative has put together a quick guide for your information.

A suicide prevention language guide has been developed to help anyone unsure and to bust the stigma.

If you would like more information about the West Yorkshire Health and Care Partnership and the great work being completed by Jess Parker and her colleague check out the website here https://www.wypartnership.co.uk/campaigns/check-your-mate

Creating hope through language – Take a look https://suicidepreventionwestyorkshire.co.uk/news-and-blogs/news/creating-hope-through-language-we-publish-guide-what-say-avoid-reinforcing-stigma-around-suicide