Time Space Compassion in suicide prevention - practice stories - Volume 2

1. Introduction

This is the second collection of Time Space Compassion practice stories exploring the challenges, practices and impact of prioritising human connection in suicide prevention. This publication builds on the first set of practice stories published in March 2023.

Time Space Compassion is about securing better outcomes for people affected by suicide , through a focus on relationships. The introductory guide to Time Space Compassion outlines shared principles, practices and underpinning values, to help people offer a response rooted in human connection and compassion.

The stories included have been developed by people and communities keen to share and learn more about how the principles of Time Space Compassion show up in what they do and the impact they have for others.

If you would like to share or nominate a practice story for publication in a future collection, please get in touch at TSC@gov.scot