Mersey Counselling and Therapy Centre

05/02/2026

This is great news for our communities on the Wirral. The David Riddell Memorial CIO has given us a grant to help our work around su***de prevention. The CEO of the charity, David Riddell's wife says "su***de is the leading cause of death for people aged 10-34 and the biggest killer of men under the age of 50. Men aged 50-54 have the highest rate of su***de. Studies estimate that the economic cost of each su***de is £1.46 million. The personal loss can not be measured and on average 135 people are directly impacted by each su***de. The tragedy is that death by su***de is preventable; the persistent high rates of su***de are due to ignorance and stigma. With fewer than one third of people who die by su***de having accessed mental health support in the year prior to their death, it is clear to me that preventing su***de is everyone’s business."
Please get in touch with us, don't suffer in silence with any thoughts around this subject, drop us an email saying you've read this post, and you need help. su***de prevention ***deprevention
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17/12/2025

A new year is a time for reflection, gratitude, and connection.
- To all our clients, look after yourselves over the break, we'll see you again in 2026.
- To our supporters, we are truly thankful that you have chosen to support our charity’s aims and work.

The team at MCTC wish you a joyful Christmas and a New Year filled with peace, health, and happiness.


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09/12/2025

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