A new report has been published which shares insights from experience on the topic of economic disadvantage, suicide risk and self-harm. 
The Samaritans worked with its partners in the Suicide Prevention Consortium on the report which heard about experiences of economic disadvantage and how they relate to suicide, self-harm and bereavement by suicide.
Together with people with lived experiences, the authors developed recommendations which they say focus on creating a more human and person-centred whole system approach and a need for a system which is “more aware of mental health issues and the economic challenges people face”.
Three “key changes” suggested are:
- Better understanding in health services of self-harm and suicide risk.
- Suicide and self-harm awareness training within social security systems. [NB, We are currently funding suicide prevention trainings sessions for West Yorkshire Social Security staff - inquire here]
- Comprehensive funding and resources needed for community-based support.
Read the full report: Insights from experiences: economic disadvantage, suicide and self-harm.