Resources Archives - Grassroots Suicide Prevention

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.

Anxiety: What does it mean? Do we all experience it?

Rachael Swann — Tue, 16 May 2023 11:34:00 +0000

Everyone is likely to experience anxiety at some stage in their life, particularly when going through challenging times. If it persists, however, it can become a mental health problem that prevents you from living the life that you want.

Give as you shop

Gemma Isherwood — Thu, 24 Nov 2022 15:34:50 +0000

Did you know you can fundraise while you shop? Use these simple links to support us at minimal or no cost. Thank you for your support.

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‘When it is Darkest’: In conversation with Rory O’Connor

Alexander Harvey — Mon, 06 Sep 2021 14:28:00 +0000

Rory O'Connor, Professor of Health and Psychology at the University of Glasgow, has dedicated over 25 years of his life to suicide prevention and research to combat harmful misconceptions around suicide and mental health. Rory spoke with Alex, our head of development here at Grassroots, about his new book 'When it is Darkest.'

MyPickle.org – the story behind their easy-to-access support resources

Gus — Thu, 08 Apr 2021 07:16:04 +0000

Glasgow-based Founder and CEO, Cat Divers, created My Pickle CIC (from the phrase ‘in a pickle’) based on personal experience. Having faced and overcome personal challenges she understands how hard it can be to find support and wanted to help others.

Ripple Suicide Prevention

Gus — Fri, 26 Feb 2021 09:51:21 +0000

Alice Hendy tragically lost her brother, Josh, on the 25th November 2020 from suicide. Josh was her only sibling, and sadly passed away too soon at just 21 years of age.

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National Carers Week 2020 – Sibling Link UK

Gus — Fri, 12 Jun 2020 11:34:48 +0000

This current week has been National Carers Week. We took this chance to get in touch with Brighton organisation Sibling Link – find out more about what they do here.

Real Talk About Suicide: An Interactive Film

Gus — Tue, 05 May 2020 14:10:25 +0000

Earlier this year Grassroots teamed up with accomplished director Martin Percy to make a film about suicide prevention. The film presents an unfolding conversation between two flatmates, Chris and Jason.

‘Stay Alive’ Suicide Prevention App Translated into Scandinavian Languages

Gus — Wed, 13 Mar 2019 16:42:47 +0000

The award-winning ‘Stay Alive’ suicide prevention app for smartphone and tablets is coming to Scandinavia, with a recent translation into Danish, Finnish, Norwegian and Swedish.

Suicide Prevention for Children and Young People in Kent

Gus — Tue, 05 Mar 2019 16:46:33 +0000

Research shows that 72% of people who die by suicide do not engage with traditional support services such as their GP or mental health services (1). So Grassroots are reaching out to the community to take action against suicide.