Suicide Support conference hears from experts
A FIRST of its kind bereavement by suicide conference showed the openness and willingness of people to make progress in the island.
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A FIRST of its kind bereavement by suicide conference showed the openness and willingness of people to make progress in the island.
"Simply stopping to say hello to someone at a ‘Happy to Chat’ bench could make a huge difference to the vulnerable people in our communities and help to make life a little better for them.” 'Happy to Chat' benches have been installed in Suffolk as part of East Suffolk Council's 'Talking Bench' scheme. - Credit: East Suffolk Council Simon King, the Suffolk Voluntary and Statutory Partnership (VASP) co-ordinator for mental health, said the simple message creates an opportunity for people to come together. "People need to know it is safe to say hello," said Mr King. "There is lots of kin...