Empty chairs at University Square at UCLan UCLan and the Mary O’Gara Foundation worked together on World Mental Health Day on Tuesday to highlight the sob
UCLan and the Mary O’Gara Foundation worked together on World Mental Health Day on Tuesday to highlight the sobering statistic that shows 200 schoolchildren take their own lives every year.Two hundred empty chairs were set out on University Square in Preston, representing 200 schoolchildren who will never get a chance to go to university – with the aim of raising awareness around the problem.
Mary was working in the NHS and three months into a Degree Apprenticeship course at UCLan when she took her own life. To those around her, she was bright, popular, had a good circle of friends and a good job – but she struggled with depression. “It is vital that there are people in these settings who have the ability and skill set to spot and support a young person who may be in crisis.
“Positive mental health and wellbeing is central to life on all our campuses. Looking after ourselves and each other is vital to a healthy and successful university experience and is championed by all UCLan staff and students. If you, or someone you know, works directly with young people in Lancashire and wants to learn more about The Mary O’Gara Foundations’ Suicide Prevention Training programme, please contact the
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