Awareness Days Archives | Papyrus UK | Suicide Prevention Charity

International Non-binary People’s Day

International Non-binary People’s Day, is observed each year on 14 July and is aimed at celebrating non-binary people, and raising

Pansexual and Panromantic Awareness and Visibility...

The 24th May marks Pansexual and Panromantic awareness and visibility day. These are two terms that not everyone might be

Autistic parents’ experience of lockdown

This is a guest post from a group of autistic parents, including volunteers from Autistic Parents UK. They each discuss

Trans Day of Visibility 2021

Today is Trans Day of Visibility. A day when trans voices are lifted up, when we can celebrate these people,

University Mental Health Day 2021

The past year has been tough for students. And whilst this academic year may feel a little different, ok completely

Living with ARFID: I’m not just a fussy eater

All I knew from the age of 18 months was that food was scary and anything out of my ‘norm’

Self-harm and Self-injury Awareness Day

March 1st is self-harm and self-injury awareness day. At PAPYRUS, our advisers speak to many young people who are struggling

Supporting Bi+ Mental Health

In this post, Rosie from the PAPYRUS West Midlands team explores some of the challenges that impact on bi+ people’s

‘What you having?’ A Lions Barber Bio by Craig...

‘What you having?’ A phrase used when the context is clear; there’s a mirror, an array of different sprays, gels

Ryan’s Story – LGBT+ History Month

This is a guest post from Ryan McKendrick, a Youth Representative for The Mix UK, artist, illustrator and photographer. Eight

National Reading Day 2021

Literature has the power to make us feel seen, even in the darkest of times. Through the power of words,

Soothe Monday

#SootheMonday not Blue Monday So-called “Blue Monday” is here once again. We want to make you aware of the myth

How Black History Month has impacted my mental wel...

This is a guest post by Victoryforu’s Darius Smith. Darius is a trustee of Oxfordshire Youth and is on a

Self care for students in self isolation

Starting university can be a daunting time for many students, especially for those who are moving away from home for

#WorldFriendshipDay

Friends come in all different forms. What a friend looks like to someone may be completely different to someone else.

HOPELINEUK is a confidential support and advice service for:

Children and Young People under the age of 35 who are experiencing thoughts of suicide

Anyone concerned that a young person could be thinking about suicide

Suggest Feedback

Thinking of Suicide?