Why have we/are we developing PPIE groups?
We are involving people who have direct experience of self-harm, suicidal thoughts, and those who have experienced the loss of someone to suicide. It is important for us to understand the lived experience of people in these groups as it will help us ensure that we approach topics clearly, and with sensitivity and empathy for people with and without these experiences.
What are the groups?
We are working with the following groups of people so their thoughts and experienced are included in how we approach, interpret and report findings of our research:
Young People’s Group: A group of young people aged 16-18 years who have experienced self-harm or suicidal thoughts, or those who have experienced the loss of someone to suicide
Parent/Carer Group: A group of parents, relatives and friends with lived experience of a young person who has engaged with self-harm or experienced suicidal thoughts or the loss of someone to suicide
‘Professional’ Group: A group of people who work in schools or youth organisations, clinicians, those who deliver self-harm or suicide prevention/ intervention programs or postvention support to young people. For example, teachers, psychiatrists, nurses, charity workers
How we recruited the groups:
We recruited participants in a number of ways, including social media advertisements, professional contacts and charity groups. You can see our flyer here.
Please contact Liam Spencer or Franki Mathews for further information: liam.spencer1@newcastle.ac.uk or f.mathews2@exeter.ac.uk
Photo 1 by Monstera; Photo 2 by Kindel Media; Photo 3 by SHVETS production