55 hearts will be placed on the steps of Stormont to symbolise lives lost to suicide in Belfast during 2015.
Suicide
Belfast groups highlight mental health work with Junior Minister
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.
Cycle Against Suicide 2014
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.
Social Services and Public Safety – Reducing suicide rates is a goal for us all
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.
Higher risk of suicide among ‘Troubles children’
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.
