PAUSE

PAUSE (People Addressing and Understanding Suicide Experiences) is a global movement founded on a growing awareness that the current state of suicide prevention science has been inadequate in addressing and understanding the complexity of suicide. PAUSE is grounded in compassion, social & economic justice, and health equity for all, valuing lived experiences with suicide. Our purpose is to reduce the suffering associated with suicide by improving those things which make life worth living through community engagement, support, education, advocacy, and research that informs clinical & non-clinical practices... PAUSE is not a crisis service. When you, or someone you know, need(s) support or guidance during an emotional crisis, please reach out to one of your supports or to crisis supports for your area. For some leads, although not a comprehensive directory: The International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP) suggests crisis services affiliated with Befrienders Worldwide,..