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The power of collaboration can drive real change. At our upcoming conference with DCU, we’re bringing together key voices in suicide and self-harm prevention: academics, clinicians, researchers, policy makers and those with lived experience. Join us to share knowledge, ideas and strategies to tackle one of the biggest public health challenges of our time. 📅 When: Thursday, 5th December 📍 Where: DCU 🎟️ Tickets: https://bit.ly/3Z3sDA0 Let’s work together to inspire change and advance our understanding of suicide and self-harm prevention. #SuicidePrevention #MentalHealthConference

On International Men’s Day, Pieta recognises the importance of mental health support tailored to men’s needs. With suicide rates higher among men, let’s support open conversations and reduce stigma. Our services are here to help. #suicideawareness #suicideprevention #selfharmawareness

What we’re asking for this election💡 This election, Pieta is calling on all candidates to prioritise self-harm and suicide prevention. Here’s what we’re asking for to protect lives and make sure everyone can get the help they need. 🟡 Secure, Multi-Annual Funding We need €3.5 million in sustainable funding to keep providing life-saving services. Consistent support is vital for everyone who needs help. 🟢 Investing in Support for Under 25s We’re calling for €1.4 million to ensure targeted services are available to young people under 25. 🔵 A Dedicated Minister for Mental Health and Suicide Prevention A focused Minister could bring the action needed to address Ireland’s mental health crisis. 🔸What you can do… Speak with your candidates about their plans. Together, we can make self-harm and suicide prevention a priority in Ireland. #GoVote #GeneralElection #GE2024

What we’re asking for this election💡 This election, Pieta is calling on all candidates to prioritise self-harm and suicide prevention. Here’s what we’re asking for to protect lives and make sure everyone can get the help they need. 🟡 Secure, Multi-Annual Funding We need €3.5 million in sustainable funding to keep providing life-saving services. Consistent support is vital for everyone who needs help. 🟢 Investing in Support for Under 25s We’re calling for €1.4 million to ensure targeted services are available to young people under 25. 🔵 A Dedicated Minister for Mental Health and Suicide Prevention A focused Minister could bring the action needed to address Ireland’s mental health crisis. 🔸What you can do… Speak with your candidates about their plans. Together, we can make self-harm and suicide prevention a priority in Ireland. #GoVote #GeneralElection #GE2024

3 things you might not know about our amazing Charity Trustees😀 This #CharityTrusteesWeek, we’re celebrating the incredible trustees who make Pieta’s lifesaving work possible. Here are a few facts about their role that might surprise you: 1. They do it for free: Our trustees are unpaid volunteers. They give countless hours to guiding Pieta, driven by a commitment to stopping suicide and self-harm. 2. It’s a big responsibility: Pieta’s trustees carry significant legal and financial responsibilities. From compliance to funding oversight, they make crucial decisions to help us be the best we can be. 3. They’re a talented bunch: Our trustees bring expertise from fields like finance, law, healthcare, and education. Their diverse skills enable Pieta to respond to complex challenges and provide our lifesaving services. 💙 To all of our wonderful Pieta trustees - past, present, and future! Thank you! #TrusteesWeekIrl #ThankYou

Make your voice count in this general election 🗳️ 🗓️ Register to vote by 12th November at checktheregister.ie It may sometimes feel like one vote won’t make much difference, but together we can make sure there is #NoMoreSilence around suicide and self-harm. Your vote can help shape the future of how suicide and self-harm prevention is funded and prioritised over the next five years. Find out more more about how Pieta are pushing politicians to help save lives from suicide and self-harm https://bit.ly/48ClkDN #GoVote #GeneralElection #GE2024

What to ask candidates when they knock on your door… 🗣️ 💔Nearly 500 lives are lost to suicide each year in Ireland. Young people and men under 25 are at highest risk. Last year, Pieta answered 25,000 calls and 75,000 texts, spending over 3 million minutes having life-saving conversations. Yet, more needs to be done. Here's how you can help #MakeSuicidePreventionAPriority in this election. When a candidate knocks on your door, ask them these questions: 1. How will you improve support for people in our area struggling with self-harm, suicidal thoughts, or the loss of a loved one? 2. Will you commit to multi-annual funding for self-harm and suicide prevention? How does your party plan to achieve this? 3. Will you review Pieta’s recommendations for the next government? (Find them on Pieta’s website https://bit.ly/48ClkDN) With your support, we can make sure self-harm and suicide prevention is a priority. #GoVote #GeneralElection #GE2024

Today, we officially opened our new service at the Redeemer Family Resource Centre in Dundalk, providing free therapy for people facing suicidal thoughts, self-harm, or coping with a loss to suicide. Thank you to the local community for your amazing support, and to Minister Mary Butler TD for joining us to cut the ribbon. If you or someone you know needs help, please reach out: 📞 Call 0818 111 126 🌐 Visit Pieta.ie Together, we’re making self-harm and suicide prevention a priority #NoMoreSilence

Pieta, together with School of Nursing, Psychotherapy and Community Health (SNPCH) at Dublin City University (DCU), will co-host the Bringing Light to Darkness Conference on 5th December 2024. This full day conference will be focused on "Re-searching Lived Experiences around Suicide and Self-Harm, from Crisis to Recovery in Ireland". It will bring together the diverse community of academics, researchers, clinicians, crisis workers, lived experiences, volunteers, policy and decision makers, all associated with suicide prevention or working within suicide prevention related topics. The schedule includes Dr Eve Griffin as Keynote Speaker, alongside Dr Shari McDaid, Dr Gemma Fox and Sally Lovejoy as speakers throughout the day. The conference has been CPD approved by the IACP - Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy with 6 CPD points available. To purchase tickets to attend, please go to https://lnkd.in/efYNb6WG. Early bird ticket pricing will close on 31st October.

Today, and every single day, Pieta will continue shouting for change and making suicide and self-harm prevention a priority. Everyone has a right to accessible mental health supports and services. We at Pieta will do all we can to ensure anyone impacted by suicide and self-harm gets the help they need. Reach out if you or someone you know is experiencing suicidal feelings, engaging in self-harm, or has been bereaved by suicide. We are here for you 24 hours a day, every day of the year. Call us anonymously for free at 1800 247 247 or text HELP to 51444. #WMHD2024