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Suicide prevention

There are things we can do if we're worried someone may be at risk of suicide. One thing that can really make a difference is talking.

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Preventing suicide

Our CEO Mark Rowland talks about the tragic suicide of his older brother, and how he believes with early intervention, it could have been prevented.

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Suicide prevention in universities

We know that most mental health problems develop by the age of 24. This means that our mental health can be particularly vulnerable during university. Suicides among university students are of particular concern.

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Suicide prevention

Everyone can make a difference to others who have reached the point of wanting to end their lives. 

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Self-harm

What is self-harm, getting support, ways you can look after yourself and how to help someone who self harms.

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Crisis care

What to do if you need urgent help for your mental health, and how to plan for a crisis.

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Comhar men’s groups

We partnered with icap (Immigration Counselling and Psychotherapy) to deliver self-management courses for Irish men in mid-life.

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Raising awareness after my brother died by suicide

My name is Taylor Kane McLaughlin and, since 21 November 2017, I have been doing everything I can to get my life back on track.

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Suicidal thoughts: statistics

Looking at the links between suicide, self-harm and mental health problems.

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Project in London targets Irishmen facing higher risk of suicide

A new project is being launched today in Camden, North London, to help Irish middle-aged men who are living with mental health problems and have a higher risk of suicide.  The aim is to help them feel more in control of their own lives, and able to support each other.

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