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PAPYRUS - Prevention of Young Suicide - a national charity in the UK
UK resources
and support for those dealing with suicide,
depression
or emotional distress
– particularly teenagers and young adults.
PAPYRUS is a voluntary UK organisation committed
to the prevention of young suicide and the promotion
of mental health and emotional wellbeing.
What do we do?
• Support those who live or work with suicidal
young people
• Commission research and campaign for change
• Share expertise and good practice
• Produce resources for families and professionals.
Read on to find out more about our aims… or
become a member here. If you would like to donate,
please read here to find out more.
Call for sensitive evaluation of exam results
It’s that time of the year again - bold headlines celebrating exam success.
But for some young people there is disappointment: disappointment that can be very hard to handle.
We must encourage them to see the positive side.
Book now for next Student Suicide Prevention Seminar
Following highly acclaimed events in Accrington and York our next one-day student suicide prevention training seminar takes place in Bristol on 23rd September.
The keynote speaker is David Gunnell, Professor of Epidemiology at the University of Bristol.
He heads a programme that will provide an insight into some of the predisposing factors and possible signs of suicidal behaviour,
information on good practice and guidance on how PAPYRUS resources can be used to support staff and students.
Every year in the UK between 600 and 800 young people between the age of 15 and 24 take their own lives.
Some of them are students. This should be a concern to everyone engaged in universities and further education.
Click here for more information and booking.
Documents which can be downloaded
on this site are in portable document format (PDF)
and you will need Adobe
Acrobat Reader version 4 or later.
PAPYRUS presents this information in good faith.
We recommend seeking professional help with any
mental health problem or any other factor which
is causing emotional distress. The Trustees, members
and staff of PAPYRUS accept no responsibility for
any injury or loss resulting from the use or failure
to use any of this information.
