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Welcome to PAPYRUS
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.


HOPELineUK 08000 68 41 41
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


What we do

• Support young people who may be at risk of suicide and those who live or work with them
• 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.


Michael Nyman and Michael Portillo Michael Nyman, Guy Barker
and Andy Findon lead Tribute Concert

Following Michael Portillo’s much acclaimed BBC television film about Gary Findon, ‘Death of a Schoolfriend’, a highly distinguished cast of musicians is to pay tribute to the gifts of this talented young musician at a concert to support PAPYRUS at London’s leading international recital venue, Wigmore Hall.

For full concert programme and to book www.wigmore-hall.org.uk

Full press release here .


Help for Young Carers Help for Young Carers
Not Coping


With news that more than half of young carers in Wales feel they cannot cope with their responsibilities we urge all those in their support team to ensure they are aware of our helpline, HOPELineUK. Full press release here.



Song4Emma Song4Emma Download
release 6 July


Richie Wermerling and artists have recorded new songs in tribute to 25 year old Emma Curley to raise funds for PAPYRUS. They will be available from Monday 6 July from download sites that include itunes, Amazon, Nokia Music Store and all other major download platforms around the world. Full press release here.



Sharp Talk study Can you help with research?

We are collaborating with the SharpTalk study on self harm, funded by the National Institute for Health Research.

If you are 16 to 25 years and would consider taking part please click here for more information.





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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