A recent Lancet study in 2022 revealed a staggering statistic: 49.7% of all suicide attempts in the UK are linked to domestic abuse. This statistic underscores the urgent need for all professionals working with victims/survivors, and those who use abusive behaviours, to develop the skills and confidence necessary to support them effectively and prevent further tragedies.
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.
Emma tells us about how the Stay Alive app was a vital reminder of her reasons for living.
Lauren shares her story of how the Stay Alive app was a life-saving resource for her in a critical time.
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.
We wanted you to be the first to see our new street art design coming to a street in Brighton soon!
Grassroots Suicide Prevention based in Brighton is celebrating today (14th January 2020) after being awarded £400,764 in National Lottery funding to transform its digital capabilities.
Suicide, a subject which many are too afraid to discuss but is sadly becoming more and more common.
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.
The Stay Alive app is a free to download suicide prevention tool, designed to help people thinking about suicide and those concerned about someone else.
*** This crowdfunder closed on 14 October 2016 *** Grassroots would like to say a BIG thank you to everyone who raised awareness, backed this campaign and supported Grassroots.
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