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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
• 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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Disclaimer
and copyright
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