Suicide Prevention Month

September marks Suicide Prevention Month, and GibSams have come together with several charities for an awareness day at John Mackintosh Square. Today’s podcast was recorded live from Piazza, where we spoke to of the key figures advocating for mental health.  This year’s theme is “Changing the Narrative”, aiming to inspire people, communities, organisations and governments to face up to the challenge that suicide poses. Before diving into this important conversation, sports reporter Jose Mari Ruiz brought us the latest in local sport from the weekend. ‘Love, Compassion, Hope’ is emblazoned on the banners for the charity ‘Walking Together’. Denise Wilkinson and Alan Clarke told us what their support group represents, and how they help those who have lost loved ones to suicide.  The Youth Service has been running in Gibraltar since 1963. Rebecca Figueras told us more about the variety of opportunities and services for the youth and have worked with partner organisations to support young people.  Conchita Triay from the Mental Welfare Society spoke about how mental health awareness has come a long way in the last few years, but now the focus needs to be on implementing an efficient system to support those in need. GibSams’ Brendy Cuby told us what the impetus was for organising this event, and how the goal is for people to feel free to talk about suicide without fear or stigma. Department of Education’s Jackie Linares and Natasha Cerisola from The Health Authority told us how young people are being supported and how vital it is to focus on suicide prevention.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.