Topic Tuesday Practice

hello @TideisTurning @Snowdragon 

Hi everyone. I have worked for over two decades supporting both young people and adults in their mental health journey. I joined SANE in February this year and very glad to be joining you tonight. 

Forums such as this one play an important role in communicating safely about suicide and its impacts. It’s important to consider the language used in portraying suicide on social media to avoid causing offence, stigmatising or sensationalising suicide. 

Inaccurate language can alienate members of the community or inadvertently present suicide as glamorous or as an option for dealing with problems. A safe discussion does not include method or location. When posting about your own experiences, emphasise help, hope, and recovery. For example, include: 

• Things that stopped you from acting on your thoughts or urges. 
• The people, places, strategies, and personal strengths that helped you cope. 
• Things you have achieved. 
• Experiences of positive help-seeking, for example, talking to a friend or family member. 
• That recovery is an up and down process and can look different for everyone. Be mindful that recovery can mean different things to different people.