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Conversations About Suicide
Conversations About Suicide
Our Conversations About Suicide Workshop, facilitated by Laura Simmons, is all about supporting parents and carers in conversations about suicide. The aim is to empower families to foster open dialogue and emotional safety to support their teens through the emotional landscape of adolescence.
Workshop Objectives:
Increase awareness of adolescent mental health and suicide factors
Breakdown stigma and myths surrounding suicide and mental health conversations
Develop communication skills for sensitive, non-judgemental dialogue
Recognise warning signs and respond effectively when concerns arise
Connect families with community and professional resources
Empower parents/carers to model healthy emotional expression and self-care
Slots are limited
Please secure your space - Register here
Future events
Future events
Suicide Prevention Awareness Session
Suicide Prevention Awareness Session
Date: TBC (Online event)
Date: TBC (Online event)
Learn from TBC a mental health organisation on suicide awareness (details below)
Training: Suicide Prevention Awarenes, Resource, Knowledge.
An introduction to suicide prevention and open forum to share, support and learn.
The key objectives are:
To increase awareness of suicide and suicide prevention
To provide information about Prevention of Young Suicide
To understand the importance of self-care.
Delivery Time: 30 Minutes (with 30 minutes of discussion after)
Past events
Past events
November 19th at 7pm - Was rescheduled to March 11th due to snow storm
November 19th at 7pm - Was rescheduled to March 11th due to snow storm
TfT Community Event - Mental Health
📅 Tuesday 19th November 2025
📍 Theatre, Alford Academy
🕕 7pm
✨ An evening of inspiration, connection, and practical support for parents, carers, and young people.
Guest Speaker – Mike Scotland
Mike is a passionate mental health campaigner who shares his lived experience with honesty and impact. When he spoke at the Academy earlier this year, he had a profound effect on pupils — breaking down stigma and sparking conversations that truly mattered.
Workshop Facilitator – Laura Simmons
Laura is a highly experienced counsellor, trainer, and advocate with 26 years in the mental health sector. She will lead a practical workshop following Mike’s talk, giving parents and carers tools to support mental health at home and in the community.
🌱 Why Attend?
Hear Mike’s powerful story and insights.
Take part in Laura’s interactive workshop.
Connect with Together for Teens as we launch our new community initiative.
Gain tools to support mental health as we head into the long winter months.
👉 Open to all parents, carers, and community members. Free to attend.
School event for students only - June 27th
School event for students only - June 27th
🌟 Post-Event Review: Mike Scotland at Alford Academy 🌟
🌟 Post-Event Review: Mike Scotland at Alford Academy 🌟
Before the summer break, Together for Teens was proud to arrange for Mike Scotland to speak at Alford Academy on the vital topic of teenage mental health.
Mike delivered three tailored sessions, adapting his message to suit different year groups and ensuring that every student, regardless of age, could connect with and take something meaningful from his story.
The feedback from both students and faculty has been outstanding. Teachers highlighted the way Mike broke down barriers around mental health conversations, while pupils across year groups spoke about how his talk made them feel seen, understood, and encouraged to reach out for support when needed.
One of the most powerful moments came after the event at a birthday party, when I overheard 13-year-old boys sincerely asking one another, “How’s your mental health today?” - a simple but profound example of the impact Mike’s openness and authenticity can create.
We are incredibly grateful to Mike for his time, honesty, and commitment to removing stigma around mental health. 💙 Together for Teens looks forward to welcoming him back later this year to continue inspiring our community. Stay tuned for updates on this event
Our Inaugural Meeting was held on March 4th
Inaugural Meeting Highlights
We’d like to start by saying a heartfelt thank you to the lovely Laura Simmons from MHA, who delivered a brilliant training session on mental health awareness. Laura shared powerful insights and practical tools for parents on how to approach mental health conversations with teenagers. Her advice — including being calm, compassionate, and avoiding overreaction — left a lasting impact and set the tone for our group’s purpose.
Your feedback confirmed how valuable this was:
100% of attendees said they support what Together for Teens is trying to achieve.
Everyone found the mental health awareness session useful, with many noting they had learned something they could directly apply with their teens.
Key takeaways included:
“Be an under-reactor”
“Listen and stay calm”
“Supply assistance, don’t take control”
You also told us what your teens might enjoy:
Gym sessions
Gaming/D&D nights
Outdoor activities
Working with cars and hands-on projects
Many of you expressed interest in supporting the group through training, awareness sessions, and events, thank you for stepping up!
We also appreciated your constructive suggestions:
“Microphones would really help if we’re using the theatre again.”
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