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All funds will help us save more young lives by supporting HOPELINEUK, PAPYRUS’ suicide prevention crisis helpline. 2020 saw a 20% increase in calls received, so now is the time to 'give big' to make sure we are there for the young people of the UK and others who are concerned about a young person.
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Situation
Suicide is the biggest killer of young people in the UK today. Last year over 1,800 people under the age of 35 took their own lives. This is <5 people every day. Every year 1,000’s more attempt or contemplate suicide & are afraid to speak openly about how they are feeling. 2/3 to 3/4 of those that die by suicide are not previously known to mental health services. Only by speaking out can we remove the stigma ensuring those with thoughts of suicide can voice their feelings & ask for help.
Solution
PAPYRUS is the national charity dedicated to the prevention of young suicide & exists to help young people & their families. We support, equip & influence communities through HOPELINEUK & our training & awareness-raising sessions. These are developed using our experience to engage with hard-to-reach communities, building resilience & raising awareness of suicide, mental health & self-harm. PAPYRUS also campaigns to influence local & national policy & to remove the ongoing stigma around suicide.
