Sadly, people with faith beliefs are not always immune from suicidal thoughts and behaviour. In this section you will find a selection of resources, including articles on faith perspectives and suicide, including a Powerpoint Presentation 'Suicide Prevention in a Covid World'and other helpful resources. We are preparing new resources in the light of the many mental health challenges caused by the effects of covid pandemic - watch this space...Please note that any information on resources should be checked for current availability


Above and right: Some useful resources from Kent and Medway

Below left: a recent presentation for the Society of St Vincent de Paul

Below right - 'Hard Places' - a helpful guide on good practice for Christian Communities from Australia

SVP suicide presentation.pptx
AWA224-Hard-Places-v4-LR.pdf
Chalice of Hope.pdf
Meditation and suicide.pdf

You will find above some articles on Faith Perspectives and Suicide - Please note that we not necessarily endorse the views and opinions expressed in the articles.

A selection of recent articles from the 'Catholic Universe'

Universe 11-10-19 page 1.pdf
Universe virus article.pdf
Help-is-at-Hand-guide.pdf
'Healing the broken hearted' Ben Banop.pdf

Reacting to a possible or actual suicide is very challenging for friends and loved ones. Above is a very helpful guide to help to cope in these difficult moments