Suicide is the leading cause of death in people aged 15–29, and the biggest killer of men under 49 in the UK. In London, the sad truth is suicide is the cause of death of around 10 Londoners every week.
That is why we want to encourage residents to support the #ZeroSuicideLDN campaign and take free, online training to know what to do if a loved one, colleague or stranger is in crisis.
Launched in September 2019, the citywide #ZeroSuicideLDN campaign has seen more than 350,000 people across the capital access free, online suicide prevention training.
Developed by the Zero Suicide Alliance, the free, online training takes around 20 minutes to complete and is designed to show how to have a direct and honest conversation about suicide and mental health with friends and family. The training also helps to break the stigma of talking about mental health, suicidal thoughts and bereavement.
World Suicide Prevention Day is an opportunity to remember that it has never been more important for each of us to think and talk more about mental health and wellbeing. For full details visit: www.thriveldn.co.uk/zerosuicideldn