Many men who die by suicide have been in contact with healthcare services.
In previous studies, men have said to us that they sought help, but the the support they received did not meet their needs.
We urgently need to understand what kind of help and support will work bett.er
Healthcare professionals can face challenges too.
Many have had little specific training in understanding male suicide or in recognising the different ways suicidal distress may present in men.
We want to help close that gap.
WHAT WE ARE DOING
Action on Male Suicide is developing a long-term programme to improve how suicidal distress in men is recognised, understood and supported across primary and secondary healthcare.
We are undertaking an initial six-month scoping and stakeholder engagement project.
We will work with men with lived experience, healthcare professionals, NHS leaders and other stakeholders to understand what would genuinely be useful in practice.
WE WANT TO HEAR FROM HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS
If you work with men experiencing suicidal distress, your perspective can help shape this work.
We would particularly like to hear from professionals working across primary care, emergency and acute services, mental health services and longer-term psychological care, as well as people involved in service leadership, training and commissioning.
Complete the short form below if you would be open to speaking with us about the project.
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