Parliamentary Report Released: Online Suicide Prevention

As suicide prevention is a key priority for Cheshire & Merseyside, Champs Public Health Collaborative welcome the release of a new Parliamentary report on Online Suicide Prevention.

Online Suicide Prevention: A Pro-active Strategy for Government and the Internet Industry.

Marking Blue Monday, often referred to as the most depressing day of the year, the report, which was released on 15th January 2018, is the culmination of a two year research programme using evidence from leading organisations and individuals involved in both suicide prevention and the internet industry.

Grant Shapps, the MP who released the report, stated on his website that: 'The research identified some extremely positive and deeply negative aspects of the internet and social media, with regard to suicide prevention. And, the final report makes a series of specific recommendations for both government and the internet industry; in order to make the internet a positive and safe environment for those who may be vulnerable."

Download a copy via the Champs website.