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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.
for
practical advice on suicide prevention
please call our
confidential helpline if you are
• a young person worried about yourself
• concerned about someone you know
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What
we do
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Support young people who may be at risk of suicide and those who live
or work with them
• Support 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.
PAPYRUS Annual Conference and AGM
9 October 2010 - Manchester
Come and join us - click
here for details
Please also read this letter from our Chair, Anne Parry, here
If you are interested in becoming a trustee, details are here
Catch
up with our latest Fundraising Events and News here
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Flying High to help save lives
Congratulations Jo McDonough and friend Lisa Anderson who soared through the sky in a sponsored tandem skydive on Monday 5th July to commemorate the life of Jo’s husband Chris on the first anniversary of his suicide. Jo in particular is scared of heights. We admire their courage and thank them for their support.
“The whole experience was amazing,” said Jo. “I am speechless as to how to explain how it felt, but I’d do it again. To think that we raised so much money and had an unforgettable experience at the same time is wonderful! It’s just breathtaking and was worth all the time and effort we put into it.”
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The Big Fun Run returns
Find a venue close to where you live.
More details here.
Or visit the Big Fun Run website here.
Don't forget to let us know you're taking part, and send a photo if you can.
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US
Issues Charges in
International Aiding Suicide Case
The St Paul Police Department, US has
announced that William Melchert-Dinkel of Faribault, Minnesota was
charged on 23rd April 2010 with two counts of aiding suicide for his
role in advising and encouraging Mark Drybrough of Coventry UK and
Nadia Kajouji of Ottawa, Canada to commit suicide. The charges are
based on William Melchert-Dinkel’s use of internet correspondence to
encourage the victims to take their own lives. At the time of
Melchert-Dinkel’s involvement in the offences he was working a a nurse.
PAPYRUS believes that case demonstrates a number of the dangers of the
internet if used by the ill-intentioned to promote and encourage
suicide, rather than to offer help and support to those who need it:
the opportunity to prey on vulnerable people; the anonymity and scope
for deception it offers to the perpetrators; and the ability to cross
national borders.
PAPYRUS has campaigned since 2003 for stronger action to be taken to
curb the deliberate use of the internet to promote suicide, especially
amongst the vulnerable young. We pay tribute to Mrs Dryborough and her
two supporters for their persistence in seeking to bring one person to
justice and to the US authorities for being prepared to take action. We
will monitor the outcome of the case with great interest and hope it
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Beat
bullying
Are people getting at you ?
Is it making you upset ?
Are you upsetting people yourself ?
Whether you are a victim or a bully - talk to us.
HOPELineUK 0800 068 41 41
Let’s beat bullying together.
There’s lots more help and good information at www.beatbullying.org
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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.
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