World Suicide Prevention Day 2022 Blog Series

1. Creating Hope Through Action (2022)

Posted on: 30 August, 2022 by Theresa McGee

World Suicide Prevention Day 2022 is an international event sponsored by the International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP) and the World Health Organization (WHO). It takes place each year on 10th September and aims to raise awareness of suicide and how it can be prevented…

Depressed man at desk with pile of bills

2. The Cost of Living Crisis and Suicide

Posted on: 30 August, 2022 by RS

The cost of living crisis is a term that is being widely talked about in the media. The rate of inflation is increasing and petrol and diesel prices are rising fast. The cost of electricity and gas are astronomical and are set to increase further this year…

Depressed boy at desk with social media notifications from laptop

3. The Increase in Pre-Teen and Teenage Suicide

Posted on: 31 August, 2022 by RS

In conjunction with World Suicide Prevention Day held on 10th September 2022, this blog examines the increase in pre-teen and teenage suicides…

4. Suicides in Treatment and Aftercare

Posted on: 7 September, 2022 by Theresa McGee

Suicide is a significant health and social problem and those with any form of addiction are most at risk. Numerous studies have highlighted the link between addiction and suicide. It is well known that alcohol, and many other…