Your Support Could Save a Life
Every two days, one young woman in the UK dies by suicide.
CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably) has teamed up with Lioness and CALM Ambassador Fran Kirby to show that your support can save a life.
The key message of the campaign – which coincides with the start of the FIFA Women’s World Cup – is this: When a player is injured on the pitch, help is immediate. But when young women are suicidal, their signals for help go unseen.
Watch the campaign video below.
We need to tackle the stigma that prevents young women from being seen when they’re struggling, and make sure they feel supported.
Fran Kirby, Lioness & CALM Ambassador
Get Support
- Call CALM’s helpline on 0800 58 58 58 or use their webchat. Open 5 pm to midnight, 365 days a year.
- You can get urgent Mental Health help via the NHS website.
- Call the Newcastle Crisis team 0191 814 8899 or freephone 0800 652 2863.
Removing the Stigma
We need to remove the stigma of asking for help and talking about the problems that disproportionately affect young women, like self-esteem, anxiety, body issues and relationships.
New research has shown some of the reasons young women hold back from asking for help.
- 22% feared they would be seen just as seeking attention
- 33% feared they would be seen as being dramatic or overly emotional
- 31% thought they wouldn’t be taken seriously
And the research shows these fears t be justified. Of the women who did seek help:
- 27% were told it could be down to hormones
- 20% were asked if they were on their period
- 20% were told they being dramatic
- 33% were asked if they were ‘over thinking’ things
More women than ever before are dying by suicide. Seventy-nine percent of suicides in women under 25 had previously be assessed as ‘Low Risk’.
Getting Help and Helping Others
The campaign website has valuable resources for if you are worried about someone else, if you need help yourself, or how to get support if you have lost someone to suicide.
There are also guides to help if you are struggling with things like bullying, anger, abuse or eating disorders,
Our Resources and Support
We’ve collected national, regional and local support options to help you or someone you care about with their mental health.
Explore the selection below, or visit our Resources page and pick the Mental Health category.
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Apps and Online Mental Health Support
Apps and Online Mental Health Support Togetherall is a safe online community where people support each other anonymously to improve their mental health. Visit togetherall.com Kooth offers counselling and support services for young people aged 11-18 and those in Looked After Care up to 25. Visit kooth.com NHS Every Mind Matters has tips and other … Continued
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Support Organisations and Helplines
Support Organisations and Helplines Many organisations offer helplines, text support and online help for mental health and other conditions or circumstances where people may need support. Samaritans Call 116 123Visit samaritans.orgText ‘SHOUT’ to 85258 Tyneside Mind Support Line Call 0191 477 4545 (8 am to 10 pm)Visit tynesidemind.org.uk Newcastle Crisis Team Call 0191 814 8899 … Continued
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Newcastle Talking Therapies
Newcastle Talking Therapies Are you feeling low? Feeling overwhelmed with worry? Do you want to talk to your GP about mental health support? You are not alone. NHS Newcastle Talking Therapies are here to help you get back on track. They offer free and confidential short-term talking therapies to teach you the tools you need … Continued
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This May Help – Children’s Mental Health Advice aimed at Parents and Carers
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Your Mind Plan
Your Mind Plan Your Mind Plan offers practical ideas and advice to help you boost and maintain your mental wellbeing. Answer the quick 5-question quiz and the Every Mind Matters widget will give you 5 tailored actions to help you feel more in control, improve your sleep, deal with stress and anxiety, and boost your … Continued
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Link Savvy: Mental Health Support and Resources for 18-25-year-olds
Link Savvy: Mental Health Support and Resources for 18-25-year-olds LINK SAVVY has been designed to provide links to apps, information and organisations which may be useful for young people (18-25yrs) with or at risk of developing mental health problems. Post Views: 260