Suicide in Scotland: it's time to talk about it

For the first time in six years, the number of suicides in Scotland has risen. Data from the National Records of Scotland show that 728 people died by suicide in 2016 – that’s 56 more deaths compared to 2015. The Mental Health Foundation believes that two people dying by suicide in Scotland every day is two too many. The vast majority of suicides are preventable – but we need to create the right environment for people to thrive and to receive help when they need it. This policy briefing provides the following recommendations: This briefing also provides ten steps towards improving mental health.