Suicide

Suicide Rising As Stormont Sleeps: “Something Needs Done” Says Wellness Consultant

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The Regional Coordinator of SMART Recovery, Vivian McKinnon has called on politicians to restore the assembly to ensure funding reaches those in crisis. Since the collapse of the Northern Ireland Assembly two years ago, there has been a slow decay in public services across the country, with those most vulnerable being hit hardest. “In the […]

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Prime Cut Productions And Tinderbox Theatre Explore The Edges Of Male Mental Health As Part Of EdgeFest At The Mac

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Hot off the heels of receiving seven nominations in the prestigious Irish Times Theatre Awards for their Lyric Theatre co-production of Red by John Logan, Prime Cut Productions are set to stage not one, but two upcoming plays at EdgeFest in the MAC from 15 February to 2 March. Edgefest is a 3-week festival of

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The Shocking Statistics Of Northern Ireland’s Suicidal Kids & Teens

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Children’s charity Childline carried out almost 387 suicide counselling sessions last year involving children from Northern Ireland. The figures, released today, show an increase from 2015-16 when 349 young people received counselling from the free and confidential helpline. Across the UK, the NSPCC’s round-the-clock service delivered 22,456 counselling sessions – up 15 per cent from

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Are You Having Suicidal Thoughts? NI Suicide Awareness And Support Group Can Help

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“It’s a lonely planet of frightened people, just as it has always been.” – Charles Bukowski In this materialistic world of ours, suicide unfortunately is not only frowned upon but people and loved ones can treat those who are suicidal with disstain. Well, right here in Belfast there is a place on the Falls Road

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Big Bro Belfast To Climb Goat Fell For Suicide Awareness

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Mark Evison, co-founder of suicide support group Big Bro Belfast, and his son are set to climb the highest point on the Isle of Arran to raise much needed funds for Suicide Awareness. Mark and his son have already raised £400 from a 20 kilometer walk to commission street artist Eoin McGinn to paint a

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First Minister Gets On Her Bike To Support Cycle Against Suicide‏

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First Minister Arlene Foster has backed an epic round-Ireland challenge aimed at breaking the cycle of suicide on the island of Ireland. The fourth annual Cycle Against Suicide will cover fifteen counties and almost 700 miles over two weeks from Sunday 24th April 2016 with over 7,000 cyclists expected to participate in the gruelling charity

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Suicide Awareness Group Big Bro Belfast Are ‘HEAR’ To Listen

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A new group has been set up by five people dedicated to tackling the issue of suicide in Northern Ireland and providing support to those at risk. Big Bro Belfast aims to bring people together through the arts, such as music, photography or creative writing, and offer a point of contact for those who may

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Family Devastated By Suicide Reveal Heartbreak Of Those Left Behind

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A COUPLE whose lives were devastated by the suicide of their son have revealed the gruelling truth of the heartbreak of those left behind. Enniskillen parents Mary and Ian Monaghan’s worlds were shattered on March 22, 2014 when their son Paul, 22, took his life. Paul was one of 268 people across Northern Ireland that

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4 Vital Signs That Someone You Love May Be Suicidal

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THE latest public report showed that 6708 people in the UK and Ireland died from suicide in 2013. These alarming statistics have observed an increase in figures over the years, with suicide rates in males now being the highest since 2001.  Several UK charities have commented that these figures are unsurprising given current economic challenges

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Strategies Are Needed To Prevent Suicide, Says Health Company

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A Northern Ireland healthcare company has criticised a recent study by Ulster University into the pressing need for suicide prevention. The Health & Wellbeing Co, who specialise in delivering a range of talking and physical therapies, say “nothing new” has been discovered in the report. Mental health expert Jimmy Smith, who has over 40 years

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Ulster University Uncovers First Ever Profile Of Deaths By Suicide

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NEW research at Ulster University has uncovered a pressing need for suicide prevention work to specifically target people in Northern Ireland who have difficult life experiences. In the first study of its kind in the UK looking at events prior to death over a 6 year period, Ulster University researchers studied over 1,660 Coroners files

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