New app will help Lanarkshire residents with suicidal thoughts and their families

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A new smartphone app provides practical support for people who are having suicidal thoughts or who may know someone who is.To help get the 'Let’s Talk' message across, the Suicide Prevention in Lanarkshire app is packed with useful information to help keep people safe and provide guidance on how to look out for others you may be concerned about.Details about training and awareness sessions, facts and myths around suicide, how to start the conversation about suicide, and how to access crucial support helplines and much more are available.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android The app has been created by South and North Lanarkshire’s suicide prevention initiatives.Susan McMorrin, Suicide Prevention Lead in South Lanarkshire, said: “I would urge everyone to download the Suicide Prevention Lanarkshire app.

It provides quick and easy access to information and support which can be used to help prevent the tragedy of suicide.“If someone you are close to shows signs of not being themselves, when changes in their behaviour begin to worry you, it is vital you take action.“The app gives valuable guidance to help you deal with difficult situations you may be concerned about and what support is available to you.