Nottinghamshire Police support Nottinghamshire County Council to raise awareness of World Suicide Prevention Day

Nottinghamshire Police is supporting Nottinghamshire County Council to help raise awareness of World Suicide Prevention Day.

In Nottinghamshire, there were 239 deaths by suicide between 2015 and 2017.

National Suicide Prevention Alliance statistics state that between 6000 and 7000 people die by suicide every year.

Statistics also show suicide remains the leading cause of death in men under 50 and that 75% of people who die by suicide are men.

"It is very important that people are able to speak about their mental health and wellbeing with friends, family or other support networks," said Sergeant Anthony Horsnall of Nottinghamshire Police’s triage and mental health team.

"The causes of suicide are very complex and it’s vital that people feel that they have the support to share their concerns in a safe environment."

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