Press release
Minister Butler speaks on World Suicide Prevention Day
From Department of Health
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From Department of Health
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Today, on World Suicide Prevention Day, Mary Butler TD, Minister for Mental Health and Older People, welcomes the opportunity to raise awareness of suicide and suicide prevention. She reminds us that in our communities we can make a difference through greater connectedness and working together. Sometimes, simply asking if someone is okay can make all the difference.
Minister Butler commends the work of the National Office for Suicide Prevention in the implementation of Connecting for Life, Ireland’s national strategy to reduce suicide. She also notes the great work of the resource officers for suicide prevention working with partners within communities to implement local prevention plans, developed by and for our communities.
Minister Butler said:
"Today is not only a day of commemoration for family and friends lost to suicide, but also a reminder to take care of each other by listening and sharing our problems and helping people in suffering to get professional support."
ENDS
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