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 12^th 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.