World Suicide Prevention Day 10th September 2024

World Suicide Prevention Day is held annually on 10 September and aims at bringing people together about how we can work to create a world where fewer people die by suicide.

World Suicide Prevention Day's 2024-2026 theme is "Changing the Narrative on Suicide" with the call to action "Start the Conversation".

This theme aims to raise awareness about the importance of reducing stigma and encouraging open conversations to prevent suicides.

Whether you're feeling low and looking for mental health support for you or seeking advice for a loved one, your local library can provide you with resources and information to help. This is a selection of books from our catalogue, browse here https://kir.ent.sirsidynix.net.uk/client/en_GB/default for more.

Every chat, no matter how small, builds a more supportive and understanding society. Together, we can make a difference and prioritise suicide prevention, helping everyone gets the support they need.

If you need help now contact Samaritans 116 123

Updated September 9, 2024
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Three dads walking : 300 miles of hope
Palmer, Mike.
Paper Book
'We were (and are) three ordinary dads who found ourselves in a desperate place we never expected to be, engulfed by pain and suffering beyond imagining. We were men who chose to build something positive from the shattered pieces of our lives. We wanted to do something and this is what it...
Delicacy : a memoir about cake and death
Wix, Katy
Paper Book
'Mesmerising . . . an extraordinary piece of writing.' - The i paper 'A book that has the rare quality of being both poetic and accessible . . . missing Delicacy would be a huge mistake.' - Guardian '<...
The year of miracles : (recipes about love + grief + growing things)
Risbridger, Ella
Paper Book
A DELICIOUS MAGAZINE BEST COOKBOOK OF THE YEAR * A GLOBE AND MAIL TOP 10 COOKBOOK OF THE YEAR Shortlisted for the Andre Simon Best Cookbook Award 2022 From the author of Midnight Chicken, a month-by-month chronicle of writing and...
Crying in H Mart : a memoir
Zauner, Michelle
Paper Book
From the indie rockstar Japanese Breakfast, an unflinching, deeply moving memoir about growing up mixed-race, Korean food, losing her Korean mother, and forging her own identity. 'A story that is both beautiful and heartbreaking; it is as raw as it is precious. I bawled my eyes...
You Are Not Alone: a new way to grieve
Lloyd, Cariad
Paper Book
NEW STATESMAN, THE TIMES AND EXPRESS BOOK OF THE YEAR 2023 'Full of sense, heart and hope . . . the friend you need when you're grieving' PHILIPPA PERRY 'This book is a game-changer. Read it before you need to' DR KATHRYN MANNIX 'It's...
Tides
Freeman, Sara
Paper Book
A short, propulsive, moody novel about a woman who walks out of her lifeand washes up in an out-of-season seaside town - from a powerful newCanadian-British voice.
I Want to Die but I Want to Eat Tteokbokki: The Bestselling South Korean Therapy Memoir
Sehee, Baek
Paper Book
** PRE-ORDER THE SEQUEL I WANT TO DIE BUT I STILL WANT TO EAT TTEOKBOKKI NOW ** THE PHENOMENAL INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER | TRANSLATED BY INTERNATIONAL BOOKER SHORTLISTEE ANTON HUR 'Will strike a chord with anyone who feels that their public...
Stolen focus : why you can't pay attention
Hari, Johann
Paper Book
THE SUNDAY TIMES AND NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER A SPECTATOR AND FINANCIAL TIMES BEST BOOK OF 2022 A WATERSTONES NON-FICTION BOOK OF THE MONTH 'If you read just one book about how the modern world is driving us crazy, read this...
Someday, Maybe
Nwabineli, Onyi
Paper Book
  *Shortlisted for the Diverse Book Awards* 'An astonishing debut, rich in both heartbreak and humour' Jendella Benson, author of Hope & Glory Stunningly honest and bursting with wit, Someday Maybe is the story of grief and resilience that you won't be able to...
The comfort book
Haig, Matt
Paper Book
*MATT HAIG'S NEW NOVEL THE LIFE IMPOSSIBLE IS AVAILABLE TO PRE-ORDER NOW * THE INSTANT NUMBER ONE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER'Profound, witty and uplifting' Observer'Full of eloquent, cogent and positive reminders of the beauty of life' IndependentThe Comfort Book is a collection of consolations learned...
The CBT handbook : a comprehensive guide to using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to overcome depression, anxiety and anger
Myles, Pamela
Paper Book
Overcoming app now available via iTunes and the Google Play Store. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy or CBT is widely recommended nowadays in the NHS for the treatment of emotional and psychological problems, such as depression, low self-esteem, low mood, chronic anxiety, stress...
An introduction to coping with depression
Brosan, Lee
Paper Book
Overcoming app now available via iTunes and the Google Play Store. Depression is the predominant mental health condition worldwide, affecting millions of people each year. But it can be treated effectively with cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT). Written by...
The recovery letters : addressed to people experiencing depression
Withey, James
Paper Book
World Book Night 2018 In 2012, The Recovery Letters was launched to host a series of letters online written by people recovering from depression, addressed to those currently affected by a mental health condition. Addressed to 'Dear You', the inspirational and heartfelt...
Anxiety is really strange
Haines, Steve
Paper Book
Highly Commended in the 2018 British Medical Association Book Awards What is the difference between fear and excitement and how can you tell them apart? How do the mind and body make emotions? When can anxiety be good? This science-based graphic book addresses these questions...
My anxiety handbook : getting back on track
Knowles, Sue
Paper Book
Helping young people with anxiety learn to recognise and manage their symptoms, this anxiety survival guide teaches young people aged 10+ how they can overcome their biggest worries. Showing that anxiety is a normal human emotion that many people face, this book helps young people...

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