Suicide prevention

If you, or someone you know, is in immediate danger - please call 999. If you are in need of immediate mental health support, call the 24-hour mental health number on 0800 448 0828.

Suicide is a leading cause of death, with 5,691 suicides in England and Wales in 2019, an increase of 321 the previous year.

Many more people still die from suicide than from road traffic accidents. Men aged 45 - 49 and women aged 50 - 54 had the highest rates in England and Wales in 2019. 

Many people experience suicidal thoughts, which often start in reaction to difficult events in our lives. It is important to understand that having suicidal thoughts is not in itself a mental health problem. If you are experience suicidial thoughts, there is support available. Click here for details of mental health support.

It is important to understand that preventing suicide is a whole community approach. Everyone has a role to play and each and every one of us can make a difference in a whole range of different ways. 

Zero Suicide Alliance suicide prevention training is just one small step you can make, that can have a big impact. By completing the training, you might be able to help someone in a crisis to find the support they need. Click here to find out more.

Reaching out for mental health support saved my life

Terry is a service user who has received support from Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (NHFT) and Mind’s Mental Health Navigators at the Crisis Cafes and Mental Health Number. 

Terry has shared his experiences with mental health difficulties in the hope to breakdown barriers and encourage others to reach out for support if they need to.

After his relationship broke down, Terry experienced difficulty with his mental health. He has shared his story about how reaching out for help saved his life. Here is his story: