Suicide

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Mental health issues have been brought into sharp focus for the community in Prestwick after a well-known businessman took his own life

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'Stigma': Scottish businessman's daughter speaks out after tragic suicide

Scottish Liberal Democrat MSP Liam McArthur (centre, left), alongside other MSPs, during a media event at the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh, after publishing his Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill.

Scottish Liberal Democrat MSP Liam McArthur (centre, left), alongside other MSPs, during a media event at the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh, after publishing his Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill.

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Andrew Tickell: Scots are clear where they stand on assisted dying - why aren't MSPs?

Help is available if you are struggling with mental health problems

Help is available if you are struggling with mental health problems

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Slight increase in Scotland’s suicide rates in 2022, figures show

Shinty is typically played in places where access to mental health professionals can be limited

Shinty is typically played in places where access to mental health professionals can be limited

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Shinty association boosts mental health support after series of player suicides

Two young people died within months of each other at Polmont Young Offenders Institution

Two young people died within months of each other at Polmont Young Offenders Institution

Calls for Scottish Prison Service to be prosecuted over deaths of two young offenders

Danny Thain is embarking on a 4300 mile bike ride to raise money for suicide prevention

Danny Thain is embarking on a 4300 mile bike ride to raise money for suicide prevention

Scot embarks on 4300-mile journey to raise money for suicide prevention centre

Workers in the construction industry in England and Wales experience a suicide rate of 34 per 100,000 workers

Workers in the construction industry in England and Wales experience a suicide rate of 34 per 100,000 workers

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'Construction industry’s suicide statistics must be made available'

A new strategy is aiming to tackle factors which can lead to suicide

A new strategy is aiming to tackle factors which can lead to suicide

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New suicide prevention strategy launched by Scottish Government and Cosla