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News: Latest - distributed around Yorkshire September 06, 2016 01:48:37 PM
'Connect, communicate, care' is the theme of this year’s World Suicide Prevention Day on Saturday 10 September. Organised by the International Association for Suicide Prevention, the day, aims to highlight that although a serious public health problem worldwide, suicide is preventable.
As part of its public health role, Barnsley Council has a responsibility for prevention work to reduce incidents of suicide. The Barnsley Suicide Prevention Group has been examining a range of national guidance and local information to understand more about the profile of individuals who have taken their own life in the borough. There is good evidence about actions that can be taken at a local level to reduce the likelihood or opportunity for suicide, which the group has started to translate into an action plan.
As part of this work the council is taking the opportunity presented by World Suicide Prevention Day to signpost parents and carers to e-safety educational material which can help to create a safer online environment for children and young people by protecting them from harmful online content.
The Barnsley Safeguarding Children Board website has a section for parents and carers which links to a section entitled Staying safe online. In addition, the National Crime Agency’s Thinkuknow website has information and advice for children, young people, parents and carers around children’s wellbeing including online safety.
Cllr Jim Andrews, the council’s Cabinet spokesperson for Public Health, said: “Every suicide is a tragedy and when someone takes their own life the effect on family and friends is devastating. Many others involved in providing support and care will also feel the impact.
“However, the theme 'Connect, communicate, care' reminds us suicide is preventable. We can all play a part in helping to prevent suicidal feelings. For example, check on someone you may be concerned about, and start a caring conversation with them – ask how they are and how they’re getting on. Investigate ways of connecting with other individuals or groups who are trying to prevent suicide.”
Organisations including the Samaritans, MIND and the World Health Organisation are supporting World Suicide Prevention Day and their webpages provide information for a range of audiences, including people at risk of suicide, those affected by the loss of a loved one and professionals whose work may bring them into contact with the issue.
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