Today is World Suicide Prevention Day, a reminder that small actions can save lives. In 2023, more than 7,000 people in the UK died by suicide. That’s around 19 people every single day. Suicide is still the biggest killer of men under 50, and far too many young people’s lives are also being cut short….
Category: suicide
CALM’s guide to suicidal thoughts
Understanding Suicidal ThoughtsSuicidal thoughts can be a frightening and isolating experience. It’s important to remember that you’re not alone, and help is available. These thoughts can manifest in various ways, from fleeting ideas to more persistent and intense urges. It’s crucial to recognize these feelings and understand that they don’t have to define you. The…
Blog: What if a Cry for Help goes Unanswered
The stigma around mental health was removed some time ago, we’re all told that ‘it’s good to talk’ and to ‘reach out’ to a friend or family member in a time of crisis. What if that call is made and there is silence at the other end?! It can be very difficult, emotionally exhausting and…
Take a minute to talk about suicide
*** THIS ARTICLE DISCUSSES SUICIDE *** Hello I’d like to share with you a new campaign by charity CALM (the campaign against living miserably) 125 people die by suicide every week. It can be hard – sometimes impossible – to notice that somebody is having suicidal thoughts. Anybody can feel suicidal. But we can all…
Blog: My Marathon Journey
Running has been a big part of my life for many years. I’ve been fortunate enough to run marathons in amazing places such as Paris, New York, Chicago and Berlin. I am not a particularly quick runner but I do it to support my mental health. I was due to run the Barcelona Marathon in…
Blog: Live long and prosper
Lately I have been plagued by writers block, thus has affected me in many ways, from holding up my blog posts, my creative writing and work on the new wellbeing courses. It’s very frustrating, yet its the topic of writing itself that’s managed to help me write today. Ironic, yes, but right now I am…
Shining a Light on Suicide
The ‘Shining a Light on Suicide’ campaign has been recently launched in Greater Manchester. The aim is: ‘We’re bringing suicide out of the dark in Greater Manchester because it affects us all. Whether you’re feeling suicidal, worried someone else is, or have lost someone to suicide, you’re not alone. Whatever you’re going through, we’ll help…
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