Posts Tagged ‘suicide prevention’
Second Step pressure causes The Independent to rethink the way it reports suicide deaths
A headline reporting the death of cricketer Graham Thorpe did not meet The Samaritans’ media guidelines. The way newspapers report…
Read MoreCome sit with us
A project in Somerset offers a new way to support people who are finding life difficult. Our Stepladder Communications Officer…
Read MoreFrom near homelessness to living independently: How Ezra and the Hope Project helped Drew achieve his goals
By Ezra Peregrine-Wheller, Hope Project worker I think the most important part of our work within the Hope Project is…
Read MoreBreaking the stigma of ‘man up’
This World Suicide Prevention Day, Drew shares his story with us, how his bond with his Hope Project worker Ezra…
Read MoreA Walk for A Life. A walk for a friend.
Stepladder’s digital communications officer, Julie, explains what it was like to take part in A Walk for A Life in…
Read MoreThe power of peers
Kate Thomas, the Peer Support Officer at Second Step, along with two peer workers, Lynn and Boaz, share their insights…
Read MoreHope Project gets Parliamentary thumbs up
Did you know that suicide is the biggest cause of death in men under the age of 50 and, what’s…
Read MoreOwl Enlightenment: A haven of healing and hope on Somerset Moorland
Owl Enlightenment, nestled in Somerset, offers a mindful haven with a collection of owls, founded by Michelle Blackmore. The Winston Innovation Fund has recently supported workshops promoting men’s mental health ready to start in 2024.
Read MoreInternational Men’s Day 2023: Supporting men’s mental health with Hope
To coincide with International Men’s Day this year, we sat down with Sam Remington, Hope Project Worker, to talk about…
Read MoreSuicidal thoughts and me
A blog exploring suicidal thoughts and what can be done to help.
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