Preparing to share your experiences (Full guide)

This resource developed by United to Prevent Suicide in partnership with The Scottish Recovery Network, is for anyone who wants to share their lived experience of mental health and/or suicide (this includes people who have been bereaved by suicide).

It contains information to support you to prepare to share your experiences and reflect on how you do this safely whilst maintaining your wellbeing . It also provides guidance on the different places and spaces you may wish to share your experiences.

By the end of the resource, you should be able the knowledge and understanding needed to make a fully informed decision on:-

• Whether you want to share your experiences
• Where and why you want to share your experiences