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Suicide rates ‘three times higher’ in Northern Ireland’s most deprived areas

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The Samaritans called for urgent government action to address the root causes, including poverty.

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Suicide rates ‘three times higher’ in Northern Ireland’s most deprived areas

The Samaritans called for urgent government action to address the root causes, including poverty.

2 days ago·United States

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Suicide rates three times higher in Northern Ireland's most deprived areas, says Samaritans report - VIEWdigital

The devastating impact of economic hardship and structural inequality on suicide rates in Northern Ireland was revealed today by Samaritans. A new policy research report – Lost Futures: Poverty, Inequality, and Suicidality in Northern Ireland – found suicide rates are three times higher in the most deprived areas compared to the least deprived. Samaritans, a suicide […] The post Suicide rates three times higher in Northern Ireland’s most depriv…

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wrexham.com

Compassionate new strategy to reduce suicide deaths and improve self-harm support in Wales

An ambitious new drive to create a more compassionate approach to understanding the causes of and responding to suicide and self-harm will help to save lives in Wales. The Minister for Mental Health and Wellbeing Sarah Murphy has today launched Wales’ new 10-year strategy, which focuses on tackling the issues which lead people to suicidal […]

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Nation.Cymru

Welsh Government launches new suicide prevention strategy

The Welsh Government has launched a new 10-year strategy to improve support for people experiencing suicidal thoughts and self-harm. Announcing the plan on Tuesday (April 1), Minister for Mental Health and Wellbeing Sarah Murphy said the drive would save lives by creating a more compassionate approach to understanding the issues. The strategy will draw directly […]

2 days ago·Wales, United Kingdom

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