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New Samaritans Grafitti Aims to Help Those Experiencing Suicidal Thoughts.
The campaign uses reverse-graffiti messages and survey findings showing only 1 in 10 Brits feel comfortable intervening.
- Samaritans and the World Gold Council launched The Interruptions campaign in London, featuring five reverse graffiti quotes on pavements to encourage public intervention in mental health crises.
- Research found only one in 10 Brits feel comfortable intervening if concerned about someone's wellbeing, while 79 per cent think British culture makes people reluctant to get involved in others' personal matters.
- Messages appear on pavements in locations like Camden High Street and Whitfield Gardens, with finding the mental health conversation uncomfortable and worrying about offending someone cited as key barriers to support.
- Samaritans CEO Julie Bentley said, "Suicidal thoughts can be interrupted, and this is hugely important," while James Spake, Global Marketing Head for EMEA at the World Gold Council, emphasized showing someone you care can make a difference.
- One in four people will experience suicidal thoughts in their lifetime, making it likely those seeing the messages know someone struggling; the campaign aims to help people understand their role in supporting those in need.
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