About us
The Zero Suicide Alliance (ZSA) is a collaboration of National Health Service trusts, charities, businesses and individuals who are all committed to suicide prevention in the UK and beyond. We are an alliance of people and organisations coming together around one basic principle: Suicide is preventable
9 September 2020
World Suicide Prevention Day 2020
ZSA’s new Step Up module – developed and released in time for World Suicide Prevention Day (10 September 2020) - is designed to give people the skills required to identify and reach out to someone whose mental health may be suffering.
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Day 14 - #WiseWednesday Our Gateway module allows you to learn the skills needed to help someone who may be struggling with their mental health Be prepared, take our FREE online training bit.ly/Zer0Suicide
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Day 13 - #TunefulTuesday Listening to music is a great way to process your emotions, from happiness to anger or grief. Take time today to listen to a song that reminds you of a happy time
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Did you know the most deprived 10% of people are more than twice as likely to die from suicide? In other words the poorer a person is the greater their risk of dying by suicide. It's time to stop this. Together we can turn facts into action zerosuicidealliance.com/ZSA-Resources/…
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Day 12 - #MindfulMonday Write down three positive things about yourself. This tactic helps limit negative thoughts you may have about yourself.
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Day 11 - #SelfCareSunday Did you know, the clothes we wear can impact our mental health? Wear your favourite outfit today (even if you’re not going out or “only popping to the shop”) we want you to feel great!
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Day 10 – #SocialSaturday Take time today to check in with an elderly relative or friend. Isolation and loneliness can seriously impact a persons mental health. Our Step Up module helps you learn the skills to help someone who’s struggled with isolation bit.ly/Zer0Suicide
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Day 9 - #FoodieFriday Everyone loves a takeaway now and then but they aren’t wonderful for our health. Why not try making a healthy version of your favourite takeaway tonight?
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Day 8 - #ThoughtfulThursday Who has been there for you during the COVID-19 pandemic? Take time today to show them you’re grateful and appreciate them. Why not send them a thank you note or text?
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Day 7 - #WiseWednesday Learning a new skill can lead to improved mental health. Our Step Up module takes 5-10 minutes and will introduce you to the skills needed to help someone who may be struggling You can access the Step Up module for free here: bit.ly/Zer0Suicide
