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Relationships

Teaching • isolation and lack of social support

• relationship breakdown
• loss or conflict

Individual

• previous suicide attempts
• self-harm behaviours
• mental ill-health
• drug and alcohol misuse
• financial loss
• chronic pain
Administration Protective factors
• family history of suicide

• Protective factors are those that can help to reduce vulnerability to suicidal behaviour. The
consideration of how best to support and enhance people’s access to protective factors is an
important part of preventing suicide. Some examples of protective factors include: 4-5

Societal

• the ability to easily access effective mental health support and treatment when needed

Community

• being in full-time employment
• having supportive school environments for children and young people
Lesson Plans Relationships

• having strong and supportive social connections (such as positive relationships with family, friends,
partners etc.)

Individual

• problem-solving skills and coping skills that help people to manage in difficult circumstances
• feeling hopeful or optimistic toward the future even in times of stress

For more information: www.mentalhealth.org.uk

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