But ManxPACT worries health services are overwhelmed and cannot cope
A suicide prevention lobbyist is urging Tynwald to take further steps in implementing the government's suicide prevention strategy.
Current statistics suggest 14 people died by suicide last year, a higher rate per 100,000 than in the UK.
Juan Moore has openly shared his own mental health struggles and subsequently established ManxPACT, a support network offering a friendly face to those in need.
Mr Moore speculated why he thinks actioning the plan might be proving troublesome:
If you've been affected by the contents of this story, support is available:
- Isle of Man Samaritans
- Bereaved Survivors of Suicide Isle of Man
- Crisis Response and Home Treatment Team
- Cruse Isle of Man
Government's Suicide Prevention Strategy can be found in full HERE.
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