Staying Safe: Breaking the Silence Around Suicide

Chewing The Fat with the Black Country Blokes

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Thursday, 24 April 2025 - 51 minutes

In this powerful episode of The Black Country Blokes, we sit down with Rob Shipley and David Stocks to talk openly about suicide prevention, the work of the Suicide Alliance, and the life-saving impact of having a Suicide Safety Plan.Together, we unpack real stories, practical tools, and why it’s so vital to speak up, not bottle it up. Whether you're supporting someone or struggling yourself, this episode is a must-listen.🧠 Resources mentioned in the episode:📄 Suicide Safety Plan (PDF): https://stayingsafe.net/sites/default/files/BlankSafetyPlan.pdf🎓 Free ZSA Suicide Awareness Training: https://zsa.frank-cdn.uk/scorm/full-training-v2/story.html📸 “Our Story in Pictures” Photobook: https://www.photobox.co.uk/view-online-photo-book?widgetId=0c6fa2df-7904-4a7d-b832-edd137630b09&securityId=04cbd64c-5bd4-431e-b9b8-10a6387dc44f💬 It’s okay to not be okay. Let’s keep talking.#TheBlackCountryBlokes #SuicidePrevention #MentalHealthMatters #SuicideAwareness #StaySafePlan #MensMentalHealth #ZSA #EndTheStigma #ItsOkayToTalk #HopeHelpsSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/bcb. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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