Letter to a church following a suicide

By Dr Richard Morrison This letter reflects some of the key pastoral care messages which would be useful following a suicide in a Christian community. These are just some of the key messages. Other information such as identifying details would depend on, and need to be worked out in, the individual situation. This week we […]

Pastoral Care and Suicide

Pastoral care and suicide – What should churches do or say on this important topic? Read more for ideas on suicide care and prevention.

Suicide Prevention Resources

10 September is World Suicide Prevention Day, an annual awareness day to encourage commitment and action to prevent suicides. The Mental Health & Pastoral Care Institute has put together a resource of information and ideas for how your church might mark this day and how churches can contribute to suicide prevention. Marking World Suicide Prevention […]

Chris’s story

Chris tells the story of her daughter Gillian who took her own life after struggling with severe mental health issues from the age of nine until her death at 26. She shares about the impact of Gillian’s illness on their family, as well as how she wrestled with God through this time and how God […]