MOLLY ROSE FOUNDATION
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ABOUT US - The Molly Rose Foundation
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 the Molly Rose Foundation is suicide prevention, targeted towards young people under the age of 25.
MRF wants to help reach those at risk of suicide and connect them to the help, support, and practical advice they need
STATISTICS
DEPRESSION
Girls between 16 and 24 are almost three times as likely as boys the same age to experience mental illness
ANXIETY
One in four people experience mental health problems in any given year
SUPPORT
72% of people who died by suicide had not been in contact with their GP in the year before their suicide
SUICIDE
One in fifteen people in the UK will have attempted suicide at some point in their life
MENTAL HEALTH
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:
ADVICE
To get help, the first thing you need to do is tell someone about how you are feeling. Talking about your fears and feelings is difficult – even to those you know love and care about us. So you may need help to find a way to do this
Some people find it easier to talk with people who they don’t know. If you look for advice on the Internet, make sure it comes from a trusted source like a charity. Avoid the bad advice that is available on many social media Apps
Everyone has a role to play in preventing young suicide. If you have concerns about others, only by asking about suicide can you encourage young people to speak openly about how they are feeling
When asking about suicide it is important to do so clearly and directly. Say “Are you thinking about suicide?” or “Are you thinking about ending your life?”, or “Are you thinking about killing yourself?”
Many people worry that asking about suicide might put the idea into a person’s head, or offend or anger them in some way, however research indicates that asking does not increase the risk
Many young people feel they are a burden or undeserving of support. By asking the question, you are showing that you are ready to listen and will help them to access support. Not asking is too great a risk to take
WHERE TO FIND HELP
If you or someone you care about needs help please contact one of the services shown below or use the Find a Helpline service to locate more specific services based on your needs and the type of interaction you would prefer
Shout is a 24/7 text service, free on all major mobile networks, for anyone, anytime. It’s a place to go if you’re struggling to cope and you need immediate help
TEXT: MRF to 85258.
Confidential helpline for people under 35 or anyone concerned about a young person. Free 24/7
CALL: 0800 068 41 41
EMAIL: pat@papyrus-uk.org
TEXT: 07786 209697
ChildLine is a private and confidential service for children and young people up to the age of 19
Online support: childline.org.uk
CALL FREE: 0800 1111
Shout is a 24/7 text service, free on all major mobile networks, for anyone, anytime. It’s a place to go if you’re struggling to cope and you need immediate help
TEXT: MRF to 85258
Confidential helpline for people under 35 or anyone concerned about a young person. Free 24/7
CALL: 0800 068 41 41
EMAIL: pat@papyrus-uk.org
TEXT: 07786 209697
ChildLine is a private and confidential service for children and young people up to the age of 19
Online support: childline.org.uk
CALL FREE: 0800 1111
For advice and support to children and young people, parents and carers to promote the safe and responsible use of technology
A service for young people, their friends or family members needing help or advice following the death of someone close
grieftalk: weekdays 9am-9pm
CALL FREE: 0808 802 0111
Web Chat: griefencounter.org.uk
EMAIL: grieftalk@griefencounter.org.uk
Samaritans are available round the clock, every single day of the year
CALL FREE: 116 123
EMAIL: jo@samaritans.org
For advice and support to children and young people, parents and carers to promote the safe and responsible use of technology
A service for young people, their friends or family members needing help or advice following the death of someone close
grieftalk: weekdays 9am-9pm
CALL FREE: 0808 802 0111
Web Chat: griefencounter.org.uk
EMAIL: grieftalk@griefencounter.org.uk
Samaritans are available round the clock, every single day of the year
CALL FREE: 116 123
EMAIL: jo@samaritans.org