18/09/2026
💛 September is Su***de Prevention Month 💛
Throughout September, we’re continuing the message we shared on some of our pages for World Su***de Prevention Day — that friendship, connection and simply noticing when someone is struggling can make a difference.
Sometimes a person might say they’re fine when they’re not. They might become quieter, stop joining in, or just need someone to notice that something has changed.
You don’t need to have all the answers.
💛 Ask – “How are you really doing?”
💛 Listen – give them time and space to talk.
💛 Be there – remind them they don’t have to face things alone.
At Dates-n-Mates, we know how important friendship, belonging and connection can be.
And if you’re struggling yourself, please reach out to someone you trust or use one of the support services shown in our graphic.
💙 Aberdeen members: On Thursday 24th September, we’ll also be welcoming Tracy from SAMH who will be hosting a workshop with local members around creating a mental wellbeing plan.
A friend can make a difference.
A conversation can make a difference.
You can make a difference. 💛
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