Changing the narrative on suicide: starting the conversation at work (free webinar)

Suicide is still one of the most difficult topics to talk about, particularly at work. Silence, stigma and fear of saying the wrong thing can prevent important conversations from happening, even when support is urgently needed. Yet workplaces have a powerful role to play in changing this narrative and helping people feel seen, heard and supported.

Join Dr Judith Bird, Head of Mental Health Services, alongside Barrie Norman Jnr, Suicide Awareness Specialist, and Kath Wood, Disability Training and Consultancy Specialist, for this important session marking Suicide Prevention Day. Together, they’ll explore how workplaces can help break down stigma, use language with care, and create safer spaces for open, supportive conversations.

In this session, we’ll explore:

  • Why suicide remains surrounded by silence and stigma, particularly in workplace settings

  • How language shapes understanding, including words that can help or harm

  • Common barriers that stop people from reaching out for support

  • The role workplaces can play in creating safer, more open conversations

  • Practical ways to start supportive conversations with confidence and care

  • How and where to signpost people to the right help when it matters most

This session will provide thoughtful, practical guidance to help organisations approach suicide awareness with compassion, confidence and responsibility.

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