Today, 10 September, is World Suicide Prevention Day. Every week in the UK, 84 men take their own lives. Suicide is the largest killer of men under 45 in the UK, with 75 per cent of all suicides in 2015 being male.
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Let’s talk about mental health: discussing the male suicide crisis
September 10 is World Suicide Prevention Day, but it’s important that we talk about mental health all year round. All week we’ve been discussing mental health.
Let’s talk mental health: it’s time to reach out
All week we’ve been discussing mental health ahead of World Suicide Prevention Day on Monday 10 September. Today we focus on the importance of reaching out.
Yes I donate: understanding organ donation during Organ Donation Week 2018
As organ donation week (3 – 9 September) is in full swing, this is the perfect time to register as an organ donor – if you haven’t already. Unfortunately, across the UK there is not enough organ donors, which means on average three people die every day in need of a transplant, according to the […]
Let’s talk about mental health: anxiety and panic attacks
September 10 is World Suicide Prevention Day, but it’s important that we talk about mental health all year round. All week we will be discussing mental health.
Let’s talk about mental health: bipolar disorder
September 10 is Suicide Prevention Day worldwide, but it’s important that we talk about mental health all year round. All week we will be discussing mental health.
Managing your migraine during National Migraine Week
It’s National Migraine Awareness Week, and with an estimated one in seven people being affected by migraine around the world, charity The Migraine Trust is striving to let those affected know that they are not alone.
Let’s talk about mental health: depression
September 10 is Suicide Prevention Day worldwide, but it’s important that we talk about mental health all year round. All week we will be discussing mental health.
Scotland to offer free sanitary products to all students
The Scottish government has announced a new scheme to provide free sanitary products to all students.