Promoting awareness as part of Suicide Prevention Day
Trigger Warning: As part of promoting awareness for World Suicide Prevention Day, this video blog contains content about suicide. Some viewers may find the narrative disturbing and viewer discretion is advised.
Every year, more than 700,000 lives are lost to suicide (World Health Organisation), emphasising the critical importance of raising awareness.
In light of World Suicide Prevention Day 2023, we honour Mark for sharing his deeply personal experience. Mark’s story reveals the devastating impact of suicide on individuals and their loved ones, highlighting the importance of seeking help. Mark found the support he needed through our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
If you have access to our services and find yourself in need of someone to talk to, please don’t hesitate to reach out. You can call the EAP helpline or log in to the PAM Assist Wellbeing app using your organisation code.
PAM Wellbeing’s EAP helpline operates 24/7, 365 days a year, answered by qualified counsellors ready to provide immediate, emotional support.
If you or someone you know is in crisis, please call:
Emergency Services: 999
Samaritans: 116 123
Papyrus (Under 35 year olds): 0800 068 4141