Let’s Start The Conversation – WSPD
This year’s theme is #StartTheConversation, because a simple chat could make all the difference.
At the Amore Group, Amore Complex Care and Amore Social Care we understand that sometimes the most important thing we can do for our clients, colleagues and loved ones is to talk and listen.
Whether it’s asking someone how they’re feeling or opening up about your own struggles, every conversation can help.
We are proud to have Jo Watson and Sarah Bullock, our Mental Health First Aiders, available for any of our team needing support. 
During and after #WSPD, you should:
Watch out for changes in behaviour that could mean someone’s struggling to cope
Speak up to let someone know there is support available. Organisations such as Samaritans, Mind, Andys Man Club, and PAPYRUS Prevention of Young Suicide offer a mix of resources, 1-1 support and group sessions to help with mental health struggles. The ‘Hub of Hope’ app by Chasing The Stigma can help find the most relevant and readily available support near you.
Play your part by reaching out to anyone you’re concerned about. Ask how they’re doing, using open questions that need more than a yes or no answer, such as “How do you feel?” or “What’s that like for you?”
Ditch the stigma. Listen without judgement and try not to jump straight in with your advice or opinions. Don’t be afraid to ask someone if they’re having suicidal thoughts – they are far more common than most people know. It gives them permission to tell you how they feel.
Let’s break the silence, Change The Narrative and support each other. Talking saves lives. 
