Preventing suicide in England
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An extract from the third progress report of the cross-government outcomes strategy to save lives.
Suicide is preventable. Yet suicide rates in England have increased since 2007, making suicide the biggest killer of men under 50 as well as a leading cause of death in young people and new mothers. On average, 13 people kill themselves every day in England. The death of someone by suicide has a devastating effect on families, friends, workplaces, schools and communities, as well as an economic cost. If we want to improve the life chances of future and current generations, we need to address this shocking reality and do more to prevent suicides.
The Prime Minister has spoken about the ambition for this government to tackle burning injustices, including the inequalities caused by poor mental health. Addressing suicide and its prevention is a key part of that ambition, as suicides are more likely to occur in areas of low social and economic prosperity, in under-served communities and amo...
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