55 Belfast Hearts on Stormont steps
Date: 26/01/2016 55 Belfast hearts on steps of Stormont 55 hearts will be placed on the steps of Stormont to symbolise lives lost to suicide in Belfast during 2015. All MLAs have been invited to come out and show their support for this community campaign that is…
Belfast groups highlight mental health work with Junior Minister
Date: 13/05/2015 Stormont Junior Minister Jennifer McCann has heard at first hand about work being carried out across the city of Belfast to address mental health and suicide issues. The successful meeting took place on Wednesday May 13 in the North Belfast Social…
Cycle Against Suicide 2014
Date: 26/09/2013 Thousands of cyclists from around the island of Ireland will take to the roads this coming Spring as part of the 2014 Cycle Against Suicide, and new participants are being encouraged to register for what’s sure to be the experience of a lifetime. The…
Social Services and Public Safety – Reducing suicide rates is a goal for us all
Date: 20/11/2012 Reducing suicide rates is a goal for us all. Working together across Government, at community level, in voluntary organisations and throughout society, is vital to reducing suicide rates. That was the message from the Health Minister Edwin Poots as…
Higher risk of suicide among ‘Troubles children’
Date: 25/07/2012 People who grew up in the worst years of the Troubles in Northern Ireland are more prone to suicide, according to research at Queen’s University Belfast. The study undertaken by Professor Mike Tomlinson at Queen’s University found the…