A NEW strategy will see both local authorities and the Scottish Government aim to tackle factors and inequalities that can lead to suicide.
Creating Hope Together: Scotland’s Suicide Prevention Strategy is a 10-year plan from Cosla and Holyrood ministers to address underlying social issues which can cause people to feel suicidal while providing support to those affected by suicide, including families, friends and carers.
It is hoped that the approach will help reduce the number of suicides by offering help as early as possible and ensure measures to address suicide are included when tackling issues like poverty, debt and addiction.
