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MOLLY ROSE FOUNDATION
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In view of the current Coronavirus outbreak the Molly Rose Foundation is conscious of the additional worries this will potentially create for young people. We are currently working on additional help/resources and will be updating our site with these as they become available. We have initially created some helpful advice which can be found here.

ABOUT US - The Molly Rose Foundation

Following the tragic loss of Molly Rose, the Russell family and their friends have successfully registered 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. We want to help spot those suffering from mental illness and connect them to the help, support and practical advice they need

STATISTICS

75%

DEPRESSION

Girls between 16 and 24 are almost three times as likely as boys the same age to experience mental illness

1 in 4

ANXIETY

One in four people experience mental health problems in any given year

72%

SUPPORT

72% of people who died by suicide had not been in contact with their GP in the year before their suicide

1 in 15

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:

EDUCATION
Better understanding

Working with Hatch End High School and Marlborough Primary School, we are supporting the development of learning packs written to national Curriculum standards for teachers to use everywhere

GUIDANCE
Better support

We aim to connect young people suffering from mental illness to the support they need and to steer them away from the unhelpful and dangerous content that is available on the Internet

POLICY
Better safeguarding

We are designing on-line templates for schools to encourage students to create approved social media content and encourage responsible on-line safety when browsing the Internet

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

Shout is a 24/7 text service, free on all major mobile networks, for anyone in crisis anytime. It’s a place to go if you’re struggling to cope and you need immediate help

TEXT: MRF to 85258.

Deliver awareness and prevention training, provide confidential support and suicide intervention
CALL FREE: 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
CALL FREE: 0800 1111

Shout is a 24/7 text service, free on all major mobile networks, for anyone in crisis anytime. It’s a place to go if you’re struggling to cope and you need immediate help

TEXT: MRF to 85258

Deliver awareness and prevention training, provide confidential support and suicide intervention
CALL FREE: 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
CALL FREE: 0800 1111

Through our work with young people we have often seen that unresolved mental health problems lie at the heart of some of our greatest social challenges

For a future where all young minds are supported and empowered
Parents Helpline offering advice to parents and carers
Mon-Fri 9.30am to 4pm available in the UK
CALL FREE: 0808 802 5544

Samaritans are available round the clock, every single day of the year
CALL FREE: 116 123
EMAIL: jo@samaritans.org

Through our work with young people we have often seen that unresolved mental health problems lie at the heart of some of our greatest social challenges

For a future where all young minds are supported and empowered
Parents Helpline offering advice to parents and carers
Mon-Fri 9.30am to 4pm available in the UK
CALL FREE: 0808 802 5544

Samaritans are available round the clock, every single day of the year
CALL FREE: 116 123
EMAIL: jo@samaritans.org