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Online resources exploring suicide. CPD hub+.

A compilation of suicide-related presentations, articles and good practice resources for members.

'Suicide is always a tragedy... We, services and institutions, can’t be defensive, and we all need to be able to have open conversations about it'. University and College Counselling, May 2023

Open article: When working with suicide risk, therapists in private practice have the freedom to define much of their own practice, writes Andrew Reeves. Private Practice, December 2024.

English charities can apply for up to £750,000 from a government fund to deliver support and suicide prevention services

Suicide risk when working in the counselling professions. Updated April 2023. PDF download

Open article: The suicide of an employee can have far-reaching consequences for colleagues, managers, the employer and the community. Sue Christy makes the case for better suicide postvention and explains why taking the right steps in the golden hours after a suicide can help to reduce further traumatisation and supports healing and recovery in the workforce. BACP Workplace, January 2024

The network will focus on understanding the root causes of suicide

As a member of the Partnership of Counselling and Psychotherapy Bodies (PCPB), BACP has been involved in the development of new Staying Safe from Suicide guidance from NHS England.

Good Practice in Action fact sheet on suicide. Last reviewed August 2024. PDF download