Suicide Prevention

According to the OECD, after New Zealand, Ireland had the highest suicide rate in the world in the 15 - 24 age group and 80% of that group are male. More people die by suicide in Ireland than on our roads each year.

Pat Kenny spoke to some of those who have survived and others who have lost family members and are now trying to help others.

Aware, Helping to defeat depression
Locall helpline: 1890 303 302
http://www.aware.ie

Grow, Mental Health Movement
1890 474 474
http://www.grow.ie

Samaritans
ROI: 1850 609090
NI: 08457 909090

Let’s Get Together foundation formed by the Buckley family in memory of Mark (30) and James (22) who died by suicide. They are fundraising to open a drop in centre in Midelton, Co Cork.

Contact- 087 2296508, 087-6200565.

STOP Organisation (Suicide- Teach- Organise- Prevent)- Three families from the village of Dromahair in Co Leitrim- the Kerins, the Fallons and the McTernans have each lost a son to suicide and have formed an organistation to increase awareness.

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