Suicide is an outcome that no-one can change, talking about it and encouraging change, is.” – Charity co-founder speaks about importance of talking about mental health ahead of World Suicide Prevention Day

Oisín Scollard, co-founder of Turn2Me, has spoken about the importance of talking about mental health ahead of World Suicide Prevention Day, on Saturday the 10^th of September. Oisín lost his brother, Cormac, to suicide in 2003. In 2009, Oísin and his other brother, Diarmuid, set up Turn2Me, a national mental health charity that offers free, professional, mental health services 365 days a year. Oisín stated that early intervention is the best preventative measure, and that every life lost through suicide shatters so many other lives.

“Suicide is an outcome that no-one can change, talking about it and encouraging change, is.” Oisín said, “It’s a permanent decision to what are often temporary problems. Every life lost to suicide shatters so many other lives. Families, friends, and colleagues can often blame themselves, or wonder why they didn’t spot the signs, or if they could have done more. I would encourage anyone who is feeling anxious or depressed to talk to someone they trust. If you don’t think you can confide in anyone you know, Turn2Me offers free, professional mental health services which run 365 days a year.”