Cycle Against Suicide is an awareness charity (CHY 20687) that makes a valuable contribution to the public education of mental health by changing the narrative surrounding suicide. When an individual is vulnerable enough to consider taking their own life, silence is read as indifference. With hundreds of people dying by suicide in Ireland each year and research indicating that thousands more contemplate it, we all have a role to play to collectively address the challenges that suicide presents. In a bid to save more lives, Cycle Against Suicide through its programmes, sets out to change culture and create a society that openly talks about suicide to allow people to speak up and seek help.

September is recognised as World Suicide Prevention Month, a time to acknowledge those affected by suicide and help raise awareness. We all play a critical role in preventing suicide. Each suicide is devasting and suicidal behaviour has a profound impact on those around them. Preventing suicide is possible and by raising awareness, reducing the stigma around suicide and by encouraging well-informed action, we can reduce the instances of it. By joining our Mizen to Malin challenge for World Suicide Prevention Day and Month, you are amplifying the message that suicide is preventable. You will be helping Cycle Against Suicide raise awareness. encouraging supportive conversations and help-seeking behaviour and ultimately, help give hope to those who are struggling. Furthermore, you will be supporting Cycle Against Suicide's commitment to suicide prevention. Through our programmes in schools, communities, and workplaces, we weave prevention into the very fabric of communities