"Health campaigners united with voluntary groups and local authorities to remind those feeling vulnerable that help and support is available to them. Lord Mayor of Cork Councillor Fergal Dennehy said the council was a proud supporter of the Connected For Life programme to help reduce self harm rates. Health Service Executive suicide prevent officer Martin Ryan said support is available for those at risk of self harm."
"On this World Suicide Prevention Day, I urge everyone to learn these crucial numbers and encourage those around you to seek support. The services available today are ready and waiting to help," he said. The five key messages being underlined this year are: reach out and check in, words matter, be safe online, let's talk about suicide and know where to get help."
Health campaigners, voluntary groups and local authorities coordinated to remind vulnerable people that help and support is available. Cork City Council supports the Connected For Life programme to help reduce self-harm rates. The Health Service Executive emphasizes that support is available for those at risk and urges the public to learn crucial contact numbers. Five key messages are being promoted: reach out and check in; words matter; be safe online; let's talk about suicide; know where to get help. A targeted three-decade campaign produced a gradual reduction in Ireland's suicide rate. Ireland now has the 11th lowest suicide rate in the EU but still records one of Europe's highest young adult suicide rates alongside Bulgaria, Malta and Romania. Provisional CSO data show 351 suicides last year, almost 28% down since 2000, and a 38% decline compared with the 2023 figure of 302. Road traffic deaths numbered 174 in 2024. The Mental Health Minister acknowledged significant progress while noting reporting time lags may revise figures upwards.
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