Report by Duncan Williams for Pulman's Weekly News
Devon’s suicide rate is significantly higher than the England average, with almost three-quarters of those who die by suicide in the county being men.
Ahead of World Suicide Prevention Day on 10th September, Public Health Devon is urging residents to help change the narrative around suicide by being prepared to recognise when someone may be struggling, start difficult conversations and know where to find help.
The county’s suicide rate currently stands at 13.5 deaths per 100,000 people, significantly above the England average.
The figures underline why suicide prevention remains a major public health issue in Devon, while the fact that almost three-quarters of deaths are among men reflects a wider national pattern.
This year’s World Suicide Prevention Day theme, “Changing the Narrative on Suicide”, is intended to encourage more open and honest conversations about suicide, with the aim of reducing stigma and making it easier for people to s…
