National suicide rates generally are rising, with over 6,000 deaths by suicide in 2023. Men are three times more likely to die by suicide and suicide and self-harm has increased in young people.
We know that each suicide is a tragedy; each loss ripples far into communities and changes lives forever.
Kooth is committed to working with the NHS and the government to contribute where we can to the success of suicide prevention plans. As an active member of the National Suicide Prevention Alliance and Support After Suicide Partnership, Kooth is continuously learning, reviewing and improving our approach to suicide prevention.
Early help is critical
One crucial contribution Kooth makes to suicide prevention across the UK is by offering early intervention. Early help is vital and is known to improve outcomes. It enables people to address underlying issues to prevent them from escalating to a point whereby suicide feels like the only option.