Samaritans CEO Julie Bentley has responded to the Government launching the first Men's Health Strategy
Responding to the Government launching the first Men's Health Strategy today, Julie Bentley, Samaritans CEO, said: "Three quarters of suicides are by men so the time for action is now and today’s announcement is a great start. It’s hugely positive to see this new strategy, the first of its kind, making suicide prevention a core focus."
“Suicide isn’t inevitable but preventing it takes teamwork and Samaritans’ Together Against Suicide initiative with the Premier League is a powerful partnership aimed at reaching men where they are.
“We welcome the Government’s recognition of the impact of suicide on men and the inclusion of suicide in the men’s health strategy is an important step in us together tackling the tragic reality that suicide is the biggest killer of men under 50.”
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