Jenn's story

Jenn talks about when her brother took his own life.

Jenn talks about losing her younger brother, Calum, in 2017. He died suddenly but looking back there may have been signs that were missed.

There is advice about warning signs and to help you offer support to someone you're worried is suicidal.

Read more about coping with grief after a bereavement.

Jenn talks about the different ways her family dealt with their loss. For Jenn it helped talking publicly about her experience but it was different for her parents.

Each person will react differently, there is no wrong or right way. If you need someone to talk to you can contact Breathing Space.

Jenn discusses the early signs that something had changed for her brother. Having lost a friend to cancer she now understands her brother was asking for help.

Read more about the warning signs someone you love is suicidal.

See Me have information for people on supporting young people with a mental health problem.

Read about how to be there for someone from SAMH.

Jenn discusses the importance of asking someone if they are feeling suicidal. This can be a very difficult thing to approach but can be a vital first step in opening up.

SAMH has information and advice on how to ask and a PDF leaflet on how to cope when supporting someone else.

If you need someone to talk to you can contact Breathing Space.

Jen talks about how her feelings never go away but it does get easier.

United to Prevent Suicide is a social movement of people from all across Scotland - they are united in a shared belief that each and every one of us has a role to play in preventing suicide.