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 A text alert system to remind young men to check on their friends has been launched by Suicide Prevention North Lanarkshire.
Suicide is the main cause of young deaths in Scotland and in particular affects men.
The text system was officially launched at a special 7-a-side football tournament held at Ravenscraig as part of National Suicide Prevention Week.
Lynne MacDonald, Suicide Prevention Lead with North Lanarkshire Council explained: “Suicide devastates lives and communities across Scotland every day of every week. The figures are shocking and we need to do more about it.
“The idea behind our new text alert system was born after discussions with our target audience – young men. Men are far less likely to seek help, talk to friends or let anyone know they are feeling worried, concerned or suicidal. Unfortunately, this same group are far more likely to take their own lives."
Join
our 'RU THAT GUY' Suicide Prevention text alert and be that person who will
text or call their friends, maybe after a night out, maybe after a tough week
or just when you suspect they maybe aren’t themselves. Just one simple text
could make all the difference to someone who needs help. Text ‘THATGUY’ to
60163.
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