Question to the Department of Health and Social Care:

To ask His Majesty's Government what plans they have to establish a publicity campaign to reduce the stigma of suicide.

While there are no specific plans to establish a publicity campaign to reduce the stigma of suicide, the Suicide Prevention Strategy for England 2023 – 2028 highlights the importance of reducing the stigma surrounding suicide. The strategy aims to destigmatise help-seeking for those who are at risk of suicide.

The Government believes that suicide prevention is everyone’s business. Every person, organisation, and service up and down the country has a role to play. In recent years, good progress has been made in tackling the stigma surrounding suicide and mental health.