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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

This piece is taken from our 2019-20 Annual Review, which you can download, here. Following treatment for advanced ovarian cancer

This is a guest post from Ayesha Begum from suicide prevention charity, Olly’s Future; Ayesha shares the story of her

This is a guest blog from a PAPYRUS supporter and volunteer Mental illness and suicidal thoughts can be described in

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

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

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

Please let me introduce myself, I am Claire, I work part time, I’m a Manchester mum of one and a

Tony Harrison was a much loved member of the PAPYRUS family and we were saddened by the news of his

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

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

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

As 2020 draws to a close, we wanted to take a look back on what has been a very difficult

This is a guest blog from PAPYRUS supporter Jessica, who lost her sister Hayley to suicide in 2019. 5th December