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Speaking of SuicideSpeaking of Suicide is a series of frank, thought provoking and tough conversations about men and mental health. Author: Adventurous Audio
Speaking of Suicide is made in support of and in collaboration with the Highland based charity Mikeysline. As well as hearing from people who have either suffered from mental health problems themselves or have lost someone to suicide Mikeysline provides insight and ideas for how to recognise if youre vulnerable and what to do if youre struggling. If you need someone to talk to, you can text Mikeysline on 07786 20 77 55 or contact via messenger, webchat or twitter. Sun-Thurs 6pm-10pm & Fri-Sat 6pm-11pm. Speaking of Suicide is an Adventurous Audio production made thanks to the support of D&D Paving Ltd. The music throughout the series is Nana by Tom Ireland. Language: en Genres: Health & Fitness, Mental Health Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Jacqui Waring - losing a son to schizophrenia and to suicide
Episode 64
Monday, 29 September, 2025
"I started to grieve for everything he was losing long before we lost him...it wasn't just him that couldn't see any future clearly, it was me too"Key takeaways from this podcastSerious mental illness doesn't happen overnight, its a slow emergenceWe need to re-think how we work with families and loved onesAn inspirational example of turning grief into positive conversations for changeJacqui lost her son Will to suicide in July of 2024. At the time he was an in-patient at New Craigs psychiatric hospital in Inverness, being treated for schizophrenia. Will’s mental ill health didn’t come overnight, it was a long slow and painful road full of anxiety for his family who battled to support him for years until it became clear that Will was seriously unwell. When he was finally diagnosed and started being treated, the family and care team tried to keep Will believing there was hope of a better life ahead but for Will, who loved the outdoors and was singularly determined, the cage of being sectioned in a secure hospital was too much. Since losing Will, Jacqui has turned her grief into a drive for change, taking part in the review into Will’s death and working alongside the NHS to come up with a plan and timeframe so that more families are supported and fewer have to ever experience the pain of losing a loved one to suicide when they’re receiving hospital care. https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/funding-research-into-schizophrenia Call to Action...If you need someone to talk to, you can text Mikeysline on 07786 20 77 55 or contact via messenger, webchat or X. Sun-Thurs 6pm-10pm & Fri-Sat 6pm-11pm.Or come and visit at 4 Strothers Lane, Inverness IV1 1LR, Sun-Thurs 6pm-10pm & Fri-Sat 6pm-11pm.Follow Mikeysline on socials XFacebookInstagramSpeaking of Suicide hosting is supported by D and D Paving Ltd. Speaking of Suicide is produced and presented by Adventurous Audio
