People encouraged to talk about suicide

Today marks World Suicide Prevention Day 

The number of people affected by suicide on the Island is becoming 'staggering' and suicide rates are 'not decreasing'. 

That's the message from a charity on the Isle of Man today (10 September) on World Suicide Prevention Day. 

Isle Stand up to Suicide encourages people to talk about the topic and 'move it away from the shadows'. 

Grace Eames is a trustee: 

If you’ve been affected by any of the issues in this story there are details of local organisations that provide advice and support HERE.

You can contact Isle Stand up to Suicide on 803040 (2pm-10pm daily) or find more information HERE.

Help is also available 24/7 via Samaritans on 116 123.