Rachel Gibbons’ paper summarises themes that have emerged from 14 years of study of suicide
and work with those bereaved. It is based on a talk given in many clinical settings over the past 10 years. It describes Rachel’s own emotional journey following impactful deaths and summarises personal ‘truths’ about suicide that have emerged over time.
Rachel recommends this as essential reading for anyone attending her session at the Legal Summit at MAD World on 17th October 2024.
Please note that this report covers potentially triggering content about suicide. If you are feeling suicidal, please reach out for support either by, in an emergency, calling 999, or by contacting a confidential help line/chat services which are there to help you, such as:
Shout – a free confidential 24/7 text service offering support if you’re in crisis and need immediate help.
Samaritans – a listening service which is open 24/7 for anyone who needs to talk.
Papyrus (HOPELINKUK)– a 24/7 confidential service available to anybody under the age of 35 experiencing suicidal thoughts, or anybody concerned that a young person could be thinking of suicide.
Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) – CALM’s confidential helpline and live chat are open from 5pm to midnight every day.
