Today is World Suicide Prevention Day and to mark the occasion there is to be a Vigil of Remembrance at a pop up drive-in cinema at the back of Salford Civic Centre preceded by a procession of remembrance.
While tickets for the cinema itself have now sold out, the event, organised by mental health charity Start Inspiring Minds, is to be livestreamed on You Tube*, and will feature performances and appearances by Alison Moyet, Andy Burnham, Ben Akers, Bianca Alana, Freya Beer, HaIG, Jardel Rodrodrigues, Jess Kemp, Just Jack, Michael Roberts, Paul Dennett, Rebecca Long Bailey and more.
"When a person dies, others offer empathy and compassion, but when it's by suicide, there is stigma around that death, the loved ones of those lost to suicide are often treated differently, and become isolated" says Dennis Baldwin, from Start Inspiring Minds.
"Sadly, the pandemic has brought with it extra challenges with physical isolation exacerbating the grief of those with loved ones lost to suicide" he explains "They themselves can become at higher risk of suicide. This Vigil of Remembrance is about breaking though, putting a halt to this cycle of suicide that survivors face.
"The Vigil of Remembrance will remember those that we have lost and demonstrate to those that have lost loved ones to suicide that the community is here for them with this demonstration of support" he adds "It contributes towards smashing the stigma that is associated with suicide in all its forms, and contributing to a community that enables people to discuss suicide and enable people to disclose when they are experiencing suicidal thoughts and ideas..."
* To watch the Vigil on YouTube from 7:30pm – click here
For more information see www.startinspiringminds.org.uk/reachout
Anyone having suicidal thoughts, worried about someone who might be having those thoughts or having difficulty coping after the loss of someone to suicide see www.shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/
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