Following the tragic loss of Molly in 2017, the Russell family and their friends set-up a charitable foundation in Molly’s memory.
The aim of Molly Rose Foundation is suicide prevention, targeted towards young people under the age of 25.
Molly Rose Foundation wants to help reach those at risk of suicide and connect them to the help, support, and practical advice they need.
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Girls between 16 and 24 are almost three times as likely as boys the same age to experience mental illness
72% of people who died by suicide had not been in contact with their GP in the year before their suicide
One in four people experience mental health problems in any given year
One in fifteen people in the UK will have attempted suicide at some point in their life
Annually in the UK around 6000 people lose their life to suicide, with young people under the age of 25 making up approximately 10% of this number. Since 2007 there has been a general increase in the UK rate of suicide and the Mental Health Foundation estimates that one person in fifteen will have made a suicide attempt at some point in their life.
It is our belief that suicide can be prevented by raising awareness in the general public and by teaching children to speak more openly about their feelings and that it is OK not to be OK. We have three target areas:
Working primarily in schools, we provide training in youth mental health, first aid and encourage wider conversations about wellbeing and good mental health in the school community.
We aim to connect young people who are struggling to the support they need and to steer them away from the unhelpful and dangerous content that is available online.
We engage with government, regulators and other charities to raise awareness about online harms and help to develop policies encouraging online safety.
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Your donation plays a vital role in our mission to support young people in seeking help and addressing their challenges. With your generous contribution, we can provide essential resources and create safe spaces where young individuals feel empowered to talk about their problems without fear or judgement.
By donating to our cause, you are directly contributing to breaking down barriers to seeking help and fostering a culture of openness and support. Every donation no matter the size, helps us reach more young people in need and equips them with the tools and resources they need to navigate life’s challenges with confidence and resilience.
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