Have you helped a child or young person to navigate suicidal thoughts or urges?

Help researchers understand how families and caregivers can support children and young people who experience suicidal feelings or attempt to self-harm.

 What experience do I need to help?

• experience of supporting a child or young person who has sought help for self-harm or suicidal behaviours 
• experience of an aftercare /safety plan following such an event
• available on 5 December

More information

Researchers want to understand how parents and caregivers help when their child or a young person (up to age 18) has self-harmed or shown suicidal behaviour at places like the emergency room, a children's hospital ward, or mental health services. They want to ensure their research is focusing on what's important to caregivers.

What will I be asked to do?

 Invited to a meeting to discuss the project and get your thoughts on the following:

• Focus of the study
• How important is it for you to be part of the safety planning process
• What other issues should they be thinking about
• Understanding of "safety planning" and other terminologies to describe it

If the study gets funded, then you may be asked to join the advisory group.

How long will I be needed for?

1.5 hours on 5 December

What are some of the benefits for me?

Benefits to you:

• Help shape research on a key topic
• Provide support to others who have faced similar situations

Our team will: 

• Cover reasonable travel expenses and additional carer or childcare costs,
• Offer payment for time of £25.00 per hour (people can request less if they are in receipt of state benefits). 

Have a look at our guidelines for more information about this.

If you are receiving any benefits, you can access confidential advice from the Benefits Advice Service for Involvement.  

 What support is offered?

 Designated contact person who is a mental health nurse with experience in this field.

How do I apply?

Complete the online form and tell us how you meet the required experience. 

Not sure how to complete the online form or would you like to discuss an opportunity further?

Then the team can help you, contact us by email to set up a chat. 

Access to any information you share with us is secure, restricted and dealt with confidentially. 

 What happens next.

If your application fits the required experience, it will be sent to the project lead.

We will contact you with updates on the progress of your application.

If you have any questions, please contact us by email or call 02920 230 457.