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Why Suicide Prevention is 'Everyone's Business'

Dec 23, 2025 · 14m

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Written by Jo Lambert, ‘Hold The Hope’ is now being used as suicide prevention training material by the UK’s National Health Service Mental Health Trust. Emily Kwong speaks with Rhitu Chatterjee about the inner strength of those who live with suicidality, how a song is opening up new conversations for mental health care, and how caregivers can help a person choose life, despite having persistent thoughts of death. If you or someone you know may be struggling with suicidal thoughts, contact the 988 National & Suicide Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988. Listen to the full version of the ‘Hold The Hope’ song here Read more of Rhitu’s reporting on ‘Hold the Hope’ here Listen to Rhitu and…