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12th European
Symposium on Suicide and Suicidal Behaviour 27th - 30th August 2008 Glasgow - Scotland |
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The Organsiers are pleased to invite companies with an interest in the
field of suicide and suicidal behaviour to participate as major sponsors
and exhibitors at the 12th European Symposium on Suicide and
Suicidal Behaviour (ESSSB12), Working Together to Prevent Suicide:
Research, Policy & Practice.
Why should you be involved?
ESSSB12 provides an opportunity to be involved with an event of
wide-ranging public interest. The promotion of mental wellbeing
and the prevention of suicide are now considered to be priority issues
for public health and more likely than ever to attract media interest.
In an age where stress-related illness is common, companies are becoming
more aware of their social responsibilities for the mental welfare of
their employees and the wider community. Stress caused by work is the
second biggest occupational health problem in the UK and a well-known
trigger for depression.
Three out of four suicides are completed by people who have not been in
contact with mental health services in the year before death. This
suggests that more needs to be done to help vulnerable people to get
connected with agencies which can offer support and treatment.
While those living in deprived circumstances are at heightened risk,
suicide can affect anyone, irrespective of age, gender, culture or
economic circumstances. However, the stigma associated with mental
health problems and suicide results in public intolerance and increased
reluctance to seek help among those who most need it. Greater
effort is required to change public attitudes and increase awareness and
understanding about suicide as a major public health problem.
Becoming a sponsor of ESSSB12 offers the chance to make a real contribution to suicide prevention and the promotion of good mental health among individuals, and in communities and society as a whole.
Please click
here to download the Sponsorship & Exhibition Pack
or contact the Secretariat for more information on +44 (0) 20 8979 8300.
Please note: All sponsorship will be subject to the approval of the
conference Executive Committee before confirmation.
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