After a suicide attempt

Help if you have attempted suicide 

If you’ve gone through a suicide attempt, you may be feeling all sorts of things, or nothing at all. 

However you’re feeling, help is out there. 

This page from Mind lists support services where you’ll find people who will listen and understand without judgement.

There are also tips on things you can do to take care of yourself now.

Creating a safety plan

Papyrus is a suicide prevention charity that specialises in supporting young people (under 35).

They have what's called a Safety Plan on their website, which may be useful to help you plan how you might keep yourself safe.

If you didn't have a plan before an attempt on your life, you should think about having one now. We know these sorts of plans can be very helpful.

The guide has some simple questions you can answer, and writing these down can help you remember. It only takes five to ten minutes to complete.

You can download the plan here.

If you self-harm

Not everyone who has suicidal thoughts or attempts suicide will self-harm.

But if you do, Self-harm Network Scotland (above image) can help.