On Monday’s Drive I was joined by Nadine from Thurrock and Brentwood Mind to talk about World Suicide Prevention Day. Anyone can suffer from suicidal thoughts but every one of us can make a difference. A life is lost through suicide every two hours in the UK but suicidal thoughts and feelings affect thousands of us every single day. In 2020, 167 people lost their lives to suicide across greater Essex; 83% were male. The #talksuicideessex campaign has been created by the Mid and South Essex Health and Care Partnership to reduce the stigma around talking about suicide and raise awareness of suicide prevention training available FREE to ALL from the Zero Suicide Alliance.
To find out more, click play in the box below and listen to the full interview.
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For more information on the free 20 minute training video available online. Click here.
Please dial NHS 111 and select option 2 if you are experiencing a mental health crisis. You will be connected to the contact centre where trained staff will provide appropriate support and advice 24 hours a day/365 days of the year
Mind Infoline: 0300 123 3393
Email: info@mind.org.uk
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