World Suicide Prevention Day takes place annually on 10 September. Each year, our Glasgow City Suicide Prevention Partnership (GCSPP) organises activities and events to raise awareness of suicide across Glasgow City. The theme for this year’s event was ‘Changing the Narrative’.

This year the GCSPP Communications subgroup worked in partnership with Partick Thistle Football Club, player/manager, Brian Graham, to create a video for social media. Brian Graham spoke about the importance of starting conversations around suicide, stating we all need to change the way we talk about suicide and mental health, which affects so many of us, individually and within our communities.

The video was shared on the Glasgow City HSCP X page on the morning of World Suicide Prevention Day and has to date been viewed 16,000 times. The video was also re-posted 17 times due to the partnership between Partick Thistle and our colleagues on the GCSPP including Wheatley Group, Police Scotland, University of Strathclyde and the Mental Health Network.

You can view the video by visiting our YouTube Channel.  

Where to Get Help
If you’re experiencing confusing or distressing thoughts, or if people around you have expressed concern about your wellbeing, arrange an appointment with your GP or phone NHS 24 on 111.

If it would help you to talk with someone, freephone:
• Samaritans – 116 123
• Breathing Space – 0800 83 85 87

If you, or someone you know, needs urgent help please phone the emergency services on 999.

Find out more about suicide prevention, local resources and support available from the Glasgow City Suicide Prevention Partnership webpage.