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Introduction 3 Topics
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World Health Organisation (WHO) Understanding – The Suicide Prevention and Self-harm Strategy for Wales The Strategy for Wales objectives
An introduction to data and statistics on suicide 4 Topics
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Office for National Statistics Demographics of those most at risk of suicide Contact with primary and secondary healthcare prior to suicide Real Time Suspected Suicide Surveillance
What makes people vulnerable to suicide 1 Topic
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Factors that make people vulnerable to suicide
Factors that may reduce vulnerability 2 Topics
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Factors Communicating directly
Talking with people having thoughts of suicide 4 Topics
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Myths surrounding suicide Being helpful in conversations about suicidal thoughts or feelings Language Summary
Supporting people affected or bereaved by suicide 3 Topics
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The ripple effect Help is at Hand Cymru National Advisory and Liaison Service Cymru
Where you can find more information and support 5 Topics
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Apps Helplines Other resources Support for those working in health and care Welsh Government Guidance (2019)