Suicide has always been shrouded in mystery,
a hidden secret, a cloud of shame.
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Many of us have been affected by either suicidal
ideation, or the loss of a loved one by suicide
but are too ashamed to talk about it.
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We wear a mask of 'everything is ok' when it's not.
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Families keep secrets to manage stigma.
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Some of the effects of stigma include isolation, not talking and a reluctance to ask for help or get treatment.
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Suicidal behavior tends to run in families.
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By having conversations on suicide, people affected realise they are not alone and are then more likely to reach out for help.
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BREAKING THE STIGMA
Collaborating with partners we will help facilitate screenings:
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FESTIVAL FILM SCREENINGS - raising awareness on the subject of Suicide
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COMMUNITY SCREENINGS AND OUTREACH - enabling ordinary people without professional training to run their own group screenings
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SUICIDE BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUPS - a public service to loss survivors
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FOUNDATIONS SET UP BY FAMILIES - services for survivors who have lost a loved one by suicide
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WEBINARS/CONFERENCES ON MENTAL HEALTH - conferences for professionals working
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in mental health and public services
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TRAINING SESSIONS & TALKS - presentation to facilitate educational programs, train professional caregivers and offer consultative services
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DIGITAL RELEASE - Youtube, Vimeo & Virtual Screenings