National strategy to tackle suicide numbers

Head of mental health services says nation needs to join together

A national strategy is required to deal with the levels of suicide on the Isle of man.

That's the view of the Director of Community Care for the Department of Health and Social Care, Angela Murray.

It's after a standing committee of Tynwald has been gathering evidence from people across the Island, who have been affected by suicide.

Ms Murray says it's an issue which can't be pigeon-holed into one service.