The level of research into the causes of suicide and suicidal behavior is extremely low compared to many physical illnesses. As an example, research into the causes and treatments for cancer is c. 40 times greater than for anxiety, depression, mental illness and suicide.
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Supported by a grant from the Department of Health, the Call to Action consists of over 50 national organisations from across England, committed to working together so fewer lives are lost to suicide and people bereaved or affected by suicide receive the right support.
The Guildford Consensus Statement on Optimal Suicide Prevention Strategies emerged after a multi-party conference which took place on July 20th 2012. To read it in detail click here.
Some of the suggestions made in the Consensus Statement are being taken forward by Call to Action and the new National Suicide Prevention Strategy.
One of the biggest parent charities in the UK is calling for better mental health support for parents in Wales and is urging the National Assembly to reinstate the country’s one and only designated Mother and Baby unit.
NCT, who support parents through their first one thousand days, say that specialist units are important because they allow women with severe mental health problems to stay with their infant whilst receiving treatment.
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