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Mind in Brighton and Hove and NHS Brighton and Hove launch a new campaign aimed at reducing suicides in the city.
Last Friday at the Jubilee Library, a city-wide suicide prevention campaign was launched. The aim of the campaign is to reach out to those who may struggle with suicidal distress at some time in their lives.
Brighton and Hove has the 2nd highest suicide rate in the UK. People over the age of 40 are particularly at risk of attempting suicide: especially people who are unemployed or at risk of losing their jobs, people who are homeless or at risk of losing their homes and people who are socially isolated.
This campaign is to offer those struggling with suicidal distress options of who they can talk to. Talking really does help and there are lots of agencies and groups who provide support who are a phone call away or available over the internet. If you feel burdened, ashamed, lonely or desperate it can be a huge relief to talk to someone who is not part of your family or one of your friends. Many people find that a supportive, understanding ear can help them when they feel most in crisis.
Mind and Brighton and NHS Brighton and Hove are working together to reduce deaths due to suicide in the city and this campaign is a major part of that, following on from a very successful campaign we ran last year targeting men over 40.
Mind offers advice, information, advocacy and group support for people who experience suicidal distress and / or any other mental health issues. Please do call us on 01273 749600 for more information. Organisations such as the Samaritans offer 24 hr emergency help lines for people who are feeling desperate. Many people find that talking to their GP can be very helpful.
If you or someone you know is struggling with life you can contact: Samaritans 08457 90 90 90 NHS Direct 0845 46 47 Or you can ask your GP to refer you to see a mental health worker.
The press release is here: www.mindcharity.co.uk/downloads/SuicidePreventionCampaign.pdf
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