Changing the Narrative – start the conversation.
Webinar summary
On 8 September 2025, IP Inclusive and Jonathan’s Voice co-hosted a webinar in recognition of World Suicide Prevention Day, with this year’s theme being ‘Changing the Narrative – start the conversation’. The speakers were:
- Gemma Fieldsend, a highly respected trainer and consultant specialising in workplace wellbeing and mental health education, and
- Dr Susie Bennett, a researcher at the ‘Suicidal Behaviour Research Lab’ at the University of Glasgow. Her work focuses on exploring and understanding suicide risk and recovery factors in men.
The webinar helped us understand why people experiencing suicidal distress often stay silent, what distress can look like and how we can support others.
Click here to access a recording of the webinar or to download Gemma’s slides.
Helen Smith at IP Inclusive has written an excellent and comprehensive summary of this important topic.
It covers the following issues introduced by Gemma and Susie.
Why do people suffer in silence?
What is suicidal distress?
What can suicidal distress look like?
What to do if you notice or suspect distress?
Acting with compassion and empathy
Building psychologically safe workplaces
Supporting yourself
And finally – What one small action can you take today to care for yourself or support others?
You can read it here.
We are very grateful to Helen and IP Inclusive for their great support of this webinar. Thank you.
Please get in touch
Jonathan’s Voice would be delighted to hear from you if you’d like to discuss your own organisation’s needs in more detail. They can provide free advice, seminars, workshops, talks and other forms of support and are happy to visit you in person: contact them via their website or email info@jonathansvoice.org.uk.
You can contact IP Inclusive by email at contact@ipinclusive.org.uk.
