Suicide is the fourth leading cause of death for people aged between 15 and 19 years old, with evidence now suggesting that the pandemic saw a rise in suicidal thoughts and self-harm, both of which are significant risk factors for suicide. Preventing youth suicide can...
As part of the Shining a Light on Suicide campaign, run by Greater Manchester’s health and social care leaders, a pop-up barbershop has been running in the city centre with the aim of improving people’s mental health. The shop itself was opened at Piccadilly train...
A new Pentagon report revealing preliminary data for 2022 has found that suicides across active duty US military personnel has fallen in the last 18 months, a reversal of the relatively steady increase that has been seen in recent years. Sharp drops were seen in the...
A new series of recommendations have been published aimed at universities around the UK to help them be more proactive in preventing student suicides. Brought out by Universities UK, in collaboration with PAPYRUS Prevention of Young Suicide, the new guide details how...
This year’s World Suicide Prevention Day is fast approaching, taking place each year on September 10th, providing the opportunity for people, businesses and organisations of all kinds to raise awareness of both suicide and suicide prevention. The theme this year is...
