Suicide Prevention Scotland

Welcome to the You First podcast series from Public Health Scotland and Suicide Prevention Scotland.
This limited edition four part series focuses on wellbeing for people working in stressful and emotionally demanding roles.
In this fourth episode we explore how we can look after ourselves when work is more than just a job, how we can create better boundaries, and why our passion and lived experiences can both drive us, but also leave us mope open to things like stress, burnout or vicarious trauma.
Our host Janet Watson, meets with Danielle Rowley from Samaritans Scotland and Jenny Smith from Public Health Scotland who share their own experiences and what helps them as they navigate their demanding roles.
Key links for this episode:
Janet Watson: janetwatsoncounselling.co.uk
Memoir link: route-online.com/all-books/nothing-ever-happens-in-wentbridge
Public Health Scotland: Public Health Scotland
Suicide Prevention Scotland: suicideprevention.scot
Samaritans Scotland: samaritans.org/samaritans-in-scotland/ 
 
Support is available:
If you or someone you know is struggling with their mental health or feeling suicidal, please don’t hesitate to ask for help by contacting your GP, NHS24 on 111, Samaritans on 116 123 or Breathing Space on 0800 83 58 87.
Call 999 if you are in immediate danger, or have the means to cause yourself immediate harm, for example by serious injury or overdose.

Welcome to the You First podcast series from Public Health Scotland and Suicide Prevention Scotland.
This limited edition four part series focuses on wellbeing for people working in stressful and emotionally demanding roles.
In this third episode we explore how line managers and organisations can better support staff.
Our host Janet Watson, meets with Satinder Panesar and former GP Dr Rebecca Williams who share thoughts about the ways in which managers and organisations can support employee wellbeing.
Key links for this episode:
Janet Watson: janetwatsoncounselling.co.uk
Memoir link: route-online.com/all-books/nothing-ever-happens-in-wentbridge
Satinder Panesar: satinderpanesar.com
Linked In : https://www.linkedin.com/in/satinder-panesar-mbacp-accred-ukrcp-registered-546b7a1b?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app
Dr Rebecca Williams: https://williamsstressmanagement.co.uk/
Paperback: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Dealing-Stress-Mind-Body-Spirit/dp/1497493668
Audiobook: https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/Dealing-with-Stress-Audiobook/B0DWZ4KQ2Y
 
Support is available:
If you or someone you know is struggling with their mental health or feeling suicidal, please don’t hesitate to ask for help by contacting your GP, NHS24 on 111, Samaritans on 116 123 or Breathing Space on 0800 83 58 87.
Call 999 if you are in immediate danger, or have the means to cause yourself immediate harm, for example by serious injury or overdose.

Welcome to the You First podcast series from Public Health Scotland and Suicide Prevention Scotland.
This limited edition four part series focuses on wellbeing for people working in stressful and emotionally demanding roles.
In this second episode we explore things we can all to minimise stress and maintain our wellbeing when we are working in stressful and emotionally demanding roles.
Our host Janet Watson, meets with Dr Rebecca Williams who spent many years as a GP and now works in stress management. Rebecca shares some suggestions for how we can manage our wellbeing.
Key links for this episode:
Janet Watson: janetwatsoncounselling.co.uk
Memoir link: route-online.com/all-books/nothing-ever-happens-in-wentbridge
Dr Rebecca Williams: https://williamsstressmanagement.co.uk/
Paperback: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Dealing-Stress-Mind-Body-Spirit/dp/1497493668
Audiobook: https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/Dealing-with-Stress-Audiobook/B0DWZ4KQ2Y
Support is available:
If you or someone you know is struggling with their mental health or feeling suicidal, please don’t hesitate to ask for help by contacting your GP, NHS24 on 111, Samaritans on 116 123 or Breathing Space on 0800 83 58 87.
Call 999 if you are in immediate danger, or have the means to cause yourself immediate harm, for example by serious injury or overdose.

Welcome to the You First podcast series from Public Health Scotland and Suicide Prevention Scotland.
This limited edition four part series focuses on wellbeing for people working in stressful and emotionally demanding roles.
In this first episode we explore the impact that these types of roles can have, and touch on things like burnout and vicarious trauma.
Our host Janet Watson, meets with Andy Hardie from Lifelink and Susie Heywood from Public Health Scotland who share some of their experiences.
Key Links for this episode:
Janet Watson janetwatsoncounselling.co.uk
Memoir link route-online.com/all-books/nothing-ever-happens-in-wentbridge
Andy Hardie: linkedin.com/in/andyhardie101
Lifelink (lifelink.org.uk) is a charity and social enterprise that has been delivering mental health and wellbeing services for over 30 years. This includes public sector commissioned services for adults and young people such as counselling, therapy and psychoeducation groupwork in community, health, education and prison settings.
Lifelink Workwell (lifelinkworkwell.org.uk), focusses on delivering tailored workplace wellbeing solutions and therapeutic interventions within businesses and organisations.
Susie Heywood: linkedin.com/in/susie-heywood-mph-bd-53b7ba20
Public Health Scotland: Public Health Scotland
Suicide Prevention Scotland: suicideprevention.scot
 
Support is available:
If you or someone you know is struggling with their mental health or feeling suicidal, please don’t hesitate to ask for help by contacting your GP, NHS24 on 111, Samaritans on 116 123 or Breathing Space on 0800 83 58 87.
Call 999 if you are in immediate danger, or have the means to cause yourself immediate harm, for example by serious injury or overdose.

In our final episode of the season, we focus on the impact of suicide for people in marginalised communities.
Presenter Amy Irons is joined by:
Mo MansarayMo was a victim in the 2020 attack on people living in a hotel used by asylum seekers in Glasgow. He went on to join the Men Minds project.
Rebecca Don KennedyRebecca is the CEO of the charity Equality Network, and Scottish Trans, sharing her deep understanding of marginalised communities.
Jamie MacLeanMentor Scotland founder, Jamie used recreational drugs to cope as he struggled with the effects of trauma. As an adult he finally received an ADHD diagnosis.
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Amy Irons knows what it's like to lose someone you love to suicide.
That's why she agreed to join Suicide Prevention Scotland to present our brand new What if Podcast.
Over four compelling episodes, Amy will meet a range of brilliant guests who will share their experience and insight.
In doing so, you'll gain a deeper understanding of suicide - why it happens, and what we can do about it.
Each episode covers a different theme, with Amy gently guiding you through these important conversations.
You will appreciate that we're going to cover some difficult topics, so please remember support is available if you need it.
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Our podcast channel features content from across our programmes of work.
Some viewers may find content on distressing.
If you are having thoughts of suicide, please reach out for help, speak to someone you trust or call one of these helplines:
Samaritans 116 123 or use the online chat at samaritans.org
Breathing Space 0800 83 85 87
NHS 24 mental health hub on 111
If you are ever in immediate danger or have the means to cause yourself harm you should dial 999 and request an ambulance.