Dr Pooky Knightsmith

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    Loneliness, suicide and young people – the role of schools
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    • Feb 6, 2019
    • 2 min

    Loneliness, suicide and young people – the role of schools

    The Samaritans recently wrote a report looking at loneliness and suicide in young people. It’s well worth a read – you can access it...
    Resource: Mental Health Myths Video Series
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    • Dec 4, 2018
    • 1 min

    Resource: Mental Health Myths Video Series

    I created a short series of videos, each of which explores 3 common myths and misconceptions around a particular mental health issue. ...
    New Suicide Safety Plan Tool / Site
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    • Nov 30, 2018
    • 2 min

    New Suicide Safety Plan Tool / Site

    Below I've shared information about the new ‘Staying Safe’ website, which offers resources for anyone distressed, thinking about suicide...
    What Not to Say if a Child is Self-Harming
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    • Aug 18, 2018
    • 4 min

    What Not to Say if a Child is Self-Harming

    Self-harm is highly prevalent amongst teenagers – but that doesn’t make it any less shocking for a parent when they find out that their...
    Resource: Help is at Hand - Support after suicide
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    • Aug 17, 2018
    • 1 min

    Resource: Help is at Hand - Support after suicide

    Help is at Hand is a comprehensive resource supported by by Public health England and the National Suicide Prevention Alliance....
    Resource: How to support someone bereaved by suicide
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    • Aug 17, 2018
    • 1 min

    Resource: How to support someone bereaved by suicide

    I thought this resource worth highlighting.  It explores how best to support someone who has been bereaved by suicide.  It has been...

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