Resource Library
Welcome to the Suicide Prevention Scotland resource library. This searchable library brings together trusted information, guidance, training materials and research to support everyone working to prevent suicide.
If you have any issues please get in touch with the website admin team at enquiries@suicideprevention.scot. You can also contact the team if you have resources that you would like to make available to others.
Risk and protective factors associated with suicidal and self-injurious behaviours in the Scottish population
This report, compiled by the Academic Advisory Group in April 2022, reviews research literature to identify risk and protective factors for self-injurious or su
Exploring existing literature around social movements
This review aimed to learn from existing literature regarding the creation, development and maintenance of a social movement for suicide prevention. This is int
Veterans Mental Health and Wellbeing Action Plan
The aim of this Mental Health and Wellbeing Action Plan (2022-2027) is to ensure that all veterans in Scotland can lead a healthy, positive life and reach their
Mental health and well-being protective factors of lone and isolated workers in the West Highlands and Skye (Easy read version)
This research report (easy read version), published by Samaritans in 2024, aims to identify protective factors that can help lone and isolated workers maintain
Walk With Us: A toolkit for supporting children, young people and families affected or bereaved by suicide
This downloadable toolkit was developed by NHS South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw. It was produced to identify and provide the support children, young people, and fa
Social determinants associated with non accidental self harm
This rapid umbrella review aimed to examine the association between the social determinants of health and self harm behaviour. This report was created on 4th Ap
Supporting People at risk of suicide
This learning byte from NHS Education is aimed at workers who, in the context of their role, are likely to have direct or substantial contact with people who ma
Children and young people's mental health and preventing self-harm and suicide
This is a standalone NHS Education for Scotland eLearning module for staff working in health, care and wider services who support children and young people who
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