It’s Suicide Prevention Month – Let’s Talk
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Here at B**P, we really care about the mental health of young people. We know how difficult life can be, and that sometimes you’re not taken as seriously as you should be. So, as September is Suicide Prevention Month, we thought it would be a good idea to remind you of all the help that is out there, and that you’re certainly not in this alone.
Let’s start with the devastating facts. According to Young Minds, a mental health group, one in four young people have suicidal thoughts. Even more shockingly, in the past decade, 98 children aged 10-14 committed suicide, with even more young people (14+) having done so too. This has got to stop – it can be prevented, and it should be.
If you’ve ever experienced a suicidal thought, or you’ve had depression, you’ll know just how difficult it can be to overcome. But, we’re going to give you as much help as you can to do exactly that.
There are a number of different places you can look for advice. We would like to think that we are one of those and have published a number of articles that we hope will be helpful. There are also other websites that can point you in exactly the right direction. For instance, you can contact ChildLine 24/7, either online or via their helpline, ensuring that you have advice catered directly to your own needs. Sometimes it’s also helpful to just talk to someone, and so ChildLine can help with that too. As well as this, MIND can help to explain the best ways to cope with suicidal feelings and tell you exactly where to turn to if it all gets a bit too much. Remember, if you are in danger of hurting yourself and feel as though you cannot cope, contact emergency services immediately.
While we do suggest that you get as much advice as possible from as many sources as possible, it’s definitely important that you tell someone close to you too. No matter what you think, there are people that care about you and will do everything in their power to get you through this.
So, if you’re experiencing suicidal feelings or you know someone who is, the best thing you can do is talk. Keep yourself active, and do activities that you find pleasurable – even if that’s as simple as taking a walk if you’re feeling a bit anxious, or watching a favourite YouTuber. Do whatever makes you smile, and remind yourself of all of the good things in your life. Even if things aren’t going to plan right now, it doesn’t mean that it’s always going to be that way.
Please stay safe, and get help if you need it.