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This World Suicide Prevention Day, the Trust is urging people to speak up. A quarter of us have or will experience thoughts of suicide in our lives.

Talking to someone with suicidal thoughts, could save their life as it can help remind them of the connections they have. It takes a moment to interrupt someone's suicidal thoughts.

Becky Fox is suicide prevention lead and a mental health nurse at the Trust. She says:

"World suicide prevention day is a reminder to us all about how important it is to speak with our friends, family, loved ones and even strangers. Thoughts of suicide can affect up to 1 in 4 of us in our lives.

"Conversations about suicide prevention can literally save lives. It has been found that as many as half of us would not speak to a loved one about thoughts of suicide.

"It's important to know that talking about suicide does not plant the thought. In fact, it helps build connection and reduce the risk. Suicide is preventable and your connection with a person can be lifesaving.

"Suicide prevention is everyone's business. Together, we can prevent suicide."

Anne Embury is the Trust's lead for the Suicide Liaison Service, which provides support to those who are bereaved. She says it is important to support those affected by suicide in our community.

The service coordinates the annual service of reflection, in collaboration with Truro Cathedral. This year's service takes place on Sunday 14 September from 2pm to 3pm. Everyone is welcome, of all faiths or none, providing a safe and supportive space for to remember those who have been lost and meet others who have been affected by suicide.

Helplines (free and confidential)

• Samaritans: 116 123.
• National Suicide Prevention Helpline: 0800 587 0800 (24/7).
• CALM: 0800 58 58 58 (open 5pm to midnight).
• Hopeline (under 35s): 0800 068 4141 (24/7).
• Childline (under 19s): 0800 1111 (24/7).
• Text SHOUT to 85258 (24/7).

Urgent help

Do you or someone else need help in a crisis? Call:

• 111 and select option 2 for the mental health option
• 999 in an emergency, if any self-harm has already occurred

Learn how to help

• Zero Suicide Alliance: Provides free e-learning to learn how to help someone who's feeling suicidal.
• Healthy Cornwall: Offer a range of courses in suicide prevention.
• Samaritans: Have information around suicide prevention and guidance on how to help a person at risk of suicide.