Heading into the New Year: Considerations for Suicide Prevention in the UK
By Caroline Harroe (Harmless CEO) As we bid farewell to 2023 and embrace the new year, suicide prevention services in the UK face a crucial time. With the holiday season often exacerbating feelings of loneliness, isolation and despair, the transition into January can be particularly challenging for those struggling with mental health difficulties. Addressing the […]
Navigating Grief During Special Occasions: The Impact of Losing a Loved One to Suicide
By Caroline Harroe (Harmless CEO) Grief is a universal experience and yet it can manifest in unique ways for each individual. For those who have lost a loved one to suicide, the pain can be amplified, especially during special occasions that were once shared with the person they loved. Anniversaries, birthdays, holidays, and other celebrations […]
Challenging Common Misconceptions About Suicides Over Christmas
By Caroline Harroe (Harmless CEO) While there is a common perception of an increase in suicides during the Christmas holiday season in the UK, data from the UK Office for National Statistics (ONS) and real-time surveillance data suggest that this is not the case. Here’s a closer look at the data: ONS DataThe ONS data […]
Suicide Rates Across Months of the Year: Debunking the Christmas Myth and Focusing on UK Data
By Caroline Harroe (Harmless CEO) Suicide is a complex issue with multiple contributing factors, and its occurrence across the year can be influenced by various factors. While there is a common perception of an increase in suicides during the Christmas holiday season, data from the UK Office for National Statistics (ONS) and real-time surveillance data […]
