Content warning: This article discusses suicide, suicide statistics and practical tips to support suicide prevention. It does not contain specific examples or stories of suicide.
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If you were worried about the mental health of someone in your community or someone you know, would you know what to do? In this article Kelvyn James Founder of Wellness Walks gives their advice on what to do if you think someone is having suicidal thoughts.
“Talking About Suicide: Advice for Outdoor Leaders” was first published on alltheelements.co on 13th March 2025. For the text version of the article, further resources on mental health first aid and information on the organisations mentioned, head to:
https://www.alltheelements.co/news/talking-about-suicide-advice-for-outdoor-leaders
Our thanks go to HF Holidays, who made the audio version of this article possible. HF Holidays is Britain's longest-running co-operative tour operator, with over 111 years' experience in organising walking and activity holidays worldwide. They connect like-minded people through shared outdoor experiences and have a community of 48,000 members who have a passion for the countryside. As a B Corp Certified business, HF Holidays is dedicated to sustainable travel and community-focused initiatives such as their Pathways Fund, which has been raising money to provide assisted holidays and preserve and protect the countryside.
