Tuesday, April 29, 2008

Universities in NI to study rise in male suicide

Researchers from Queen’s and the University of Ulster have urged young men in the suicide hot-spot of north and west Belfast who have considered taking their lives to speak to them in a bid to help others in the same situation.

In the coming months the research will be extended to Craigavon, Co Armagh, and Banbridge, Co Down.

The team want to speak confidentially to men aged between 16 and 35 who have thought seriously about or acted with the intention of suicide, in order to develop care and support programmes for those at risk.

Any young men in the north and west of Belfast who wish to take part in the study can contact the team through Mr McGowan on 07894 646690 or by email to menssuicidestudyulster.ac.uk.

Read more about this study here on breakingnews.ie

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