2024 Archives - Grassroots Suicide Prevention

2024: A Year of Impact in Suicide Prevention

Jake Starkey — Thu, 12 Dec 2024 16:25:00 +0000

As 2024 draws to a close, we’d like to celebrate the incredible support from our amazing community. Your ongoing dedication and generosity have been pivotal in helping us grow, make progress, and create a real impact this year.

Understanding suicide rates in women: A call for action

Rachael Swann — Thu, 05 Sep 2024 17:01:54 +0000

Each year, more than 250,000 women worldwide die by suicide, and women are twice as likely as men to try to take their own lives. Concerningly, suicide rates among women under 25 have nearly doubled in recent years. In England and Wales the number of suicides have increased to their highest level since 1994 with women aged 50-54 showing the highest rates. Between 2012 and 2022, there was a 32% rise in women's suicides in the UK. Most of these deaths are preventable with timely intervention and appropriate support.

Will going for a run really help my mental health?

Ben Baxter — Mon, 13 May 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Mental Health Awareness Week (MHAW) 2024 takes place between the 13th and 19th May. The theme is ‘Movement: Moving more for our mental health’ and focuses on how physical activity can have help to improve mental health.