{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/5d7c9cfa575f3247212e9e05/6809e684332ab2153ea1e345?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Staying Safe: Breaking the Silence Around Suicide","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/5d7c9cfa575f3247212e9e05/1745479550801-181bf981-8ac8-43e8-98e9-e30fc8d7607f.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>In this powerful episode of <em>The Black Country Blokes</em>, we sit down with Rob Shipley and David Stocks to talk openly about suicide prevention, the work of the Suicide Alliance, and the life-saving impact of having a Suicide Safety Plan.</p><p><br></p><p>Together, we unpack real stories, practical tools, and why it’s so vital to speak up, not bottle it up. Whether you're supporting someone or struggling yourself, this episode is a must-listen.</p><p><br></p><p>🧠 Resources mentioned in the episode:</p><p>📄 Suicide Safety Plan (PDF): <a href=\"https://stayingsafe.net/sites/default/files/BlankSafetyPlan.pdf\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://stayingsafe.net/sites/default/files/BlankSafetyPlan.pdf</a></p><p>🎓 Free ZSA Suicide Awareness Training: <a href=\"https://zsa.frank-cdn.uk/scorm/full-training-v2/story.html\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://zsa.frank-cdn.uk/scorm/full-training-v2/story.html</a></p><p>📸 “Our Story in Pictures” Photobook: <a href=\"https://www.photobox.co.uk/view-online-photo-book?widgetId=0c6fa2df-7904-4a7d-b832-edd137630b09&amp;securityId=04cbd64c-5bd4-431e-b9b8-10a6387dc44f\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.photobox.co.uk/view-online-photo-book?widgetId=0c6fa2df-7904-4a7d-b832-edd137630b09&amp;securityId=04cbd64c-5bd4-431e-b9b8-10a6387dc44f</a></p><p><br></p><p>💬 It’s okay to not be okay. Let’s keep talking.</p><p><br></p><p>#TheBlackCountryBlokes #SuicidePrevention #MentalHealthMatters #SuicideAwareness #StaySafePlan #MensMentalHealth #ZSA #EndTheStigma #ItsOkayToTalk #HopeHelps</p>","author_name":"BCB"}