Get involved
Why have suicide prevention activities?
In 2020, 805 probable deaths by suicide were recorded in Scotland (575 males and 230 females). In Glasgow in 2020 there were 104 probable deaths by suicide.
The suicide rate for males remains at around 3 times the rate for females. Roughly every 3-4 days somebody in Glasgow took their own life.
View the latest official statistics and key points on the Scottish Public Health Observatory website.
View the latest official statistics and key points on the National Records of Scotland website.
Forums
The Glasgow City Suicide Prevention Partnership and NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde have created local area forums to help communities tackle suicide prevention locally. They are open to anyone with an interest in preventing suicide in the city. Free tea and coffee are normally available.
North East Suicide Prevention Forum details:
For further information please contact pauline.toner@sw.glasgow.uk
North West Suicide Safer Community Forum details:
Meets every second month in Heart of Scotstoun Community Centre, Balmore Street, Scotstoun
For further information please contact christine.tait@ggc.scot.nhs.uk
South Side Safer Communities Forum details:
For further information please contact paul.lafferty2@ggc.scot.nhs.uk