Episode 72 - Why Suicide Prevention Is Everyone’s Business

About this episode

This episode discusses the UK's first workplace standard for suicide awareness and prevention, emphasizing the importance of proactive measures in workplaces.

In this episode of Unlocking Vulnerability , Helen is joined by Lachie Humphreys from BSI and Marcus Long at IIOA to explore the UK’s first workplace standard for suicide awareness and prevention. Marcus shares the deeply personal story that led to the creation of the standard, while Lachie explains how it was developed through collaboration with experts, organisations, and those with lived experience to create a practical, compassionate framework for organisations. The conversation highlights how workplaces can move from reactive crisis response to proactive prevention, creating cultures where difficult conversations are not only possible but encouraged. With a focus on breaking stigma, supporting colleagues, and making suicide prevention “everyone’s business,” this episode offers both a powerful call to action and a practical starting point for organisations looking to make a real difference. Download the standard: https://www.bsigroup.com/en-GB/insights-and-media/insights/brochures/bs-30480-suicide-and-the-workplace/ Download the First Steps Guide: https://www.bsigroup.com/en-GB/insights-and-media/insights/brochures/suicide-and-the-workplace-a-practical-first-steps-guide/…

People in this episode

Host: Helen

Guests: Lachie Humphreys, Marcus Long

Topics covered

• suicide prevention
• workplace standards
• mental health
• stigma
• proactive prevention

Keywords

• BSI
• IIOA
• collaboration
• lived experience
• culture change

Mentioned in this episode

Products: BS 30480 Suicide and the Workplace, First Steps Guide

Books & works: Unlocking Vulnerability

Places: UK

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