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Suicide prevention

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It is a fact the some people living with bipolar experience severe depression and suicidal thoughts. People, who have lived through this write about their experiences and share their thoughts on coming through.

Bipolar and suicide prevention: facebook live

Bipolar and suicide prevention: facebook live

On Fridays we host facebook live sessions on topics related to bipolar. This week Simon discusses suicide prevention Read more

Posted to: Suicide prevention

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It is a fact the some people living with bipolar experience severe depression and suicidal thoughts. People, who have lived through this write about their experiences and share their thoughts on coming through.

Published: 2nd October, 2020

Updated: 8th January, 2021

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Share the load

Share the load

It’s world suicide prevention day. Owen talks about his experience of living with bipolar disorder in this insightful blog. Read more

Posted to: Suicide prevention

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It is a fact the some people living with bipolar experience severe depression and suicidal thoughts. People, who have lived through this write about their experiences and share their thoughts on coming through.

Published: 29th August, 2020

Updated: 25th December, 2020

Author: Owen Davey

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suicide prevention toolkit

suicide prevention toolkit

People who make attempts on their lives run a significant risk of completing on the second and future attempts – but this is where a key protective thought pattern can be introduced. Jeremy shares his thoughts on suicidal ideation and how to prevent it. Read more

Posted to: Suicide prevention

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It is a fact the some people living with bipolar experience severe depression and suicidal thoughts. People, who have lived through this write about their experiences and share their thoughts on coming through.

Published: 18th May, 2020

Updated: 25th December, 2020

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The Belfast Bipolar Support Group

The Belfast Bipolar Support Group

Sara explains the role of the Belfast Bipolar Support Group who began in January 2010 in this insightful blog. Read more

Posted to: Suicide prevention

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It is a fact the some people living with bipolar experience severe depression and suicidal thoughts. People, who have lived through this write about their experiences and share their thoughts on coming through.

Published: 11th February, 2020

Updated: 12th January, 2021

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Suicide prevention toolkit part five

Suicide prevention toolkit part five

Today Jeremy shares part five of a series looking at techniques that prevent suicidal ideation. Read more

Posted to: Suicide prevention

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It is a fact the some people living with bipolar experience severe depression and suicidal thoughts. People, who have lived through this write about their experiences and share their thoughts on coming through.

Published: 13th September, 2019

Updated: 25th December, 2020

Author: Michael Morgan

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In October 2004 I attempted suicide

In October 2004 I attempted suicide

In October 2004 I attempted suicide. I jumped out of a second floor window and landed on my head. I survived and I retained mental capacity. Read more

Posted to: Suicide prevention

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It is a fact the some people living with bipolar experience severe depression and suicidal thoughts. People, who have lived through this write about their experiences and share their thoughts on coming through.

Published: 11th September, 2018

Updated: 28th December, 2020

Author: Michael Morgan

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