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Suicide Prevention training with Olly’s Futu...

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

‘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

Finances at Christmas None of us expected a year quite like 2020. For many, this year has been a year

My name is Phoebe, I’m a creative who lives in London. I was an actress who decided to move behind

Tim’s Story My eldest son, George, sadly took his life last New Year. It is difficult, and at times uncontrollably