TEN PEOPLE DIE in Ireland every week as a result of suicide.
Director of the National Office of Suicide Prevention Gerry Raleigh said, “When someone takes their own life, the effects on their family, friends and community is devastating.
The factors leading to someone taking their own life are complex. National and international research has shown that reducing the incidence of suicide requires efforts at every level in society and in every community.
The HSE has outlined its suicide prevention plans for the coming year.
Prevention
The HSE has revealed that its National Office for Suicide Prevention (NOSP) will have a budget of €8.8 million this year.
There is a wide array of work underway across the country supported by the NOSP to promote positive mental health and reduce suicide and self harm as a partnership approach is the only way forward.
The plans for the year ahead are to:
It’s estimated that one in every 100 Irish adults has received suicide prevention training through ASSIST and SafeTALK, which is offered free of charge.
Over the coming year NOSP plan to improve access to information and support by:
The video below shows how NOSP works with communities and organisations across the country to help respond to suicide and self harm.
via HSE/YouTube
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