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Prince William Unveils National Suicide Prevention Network in Film Marking World Mental Health Day

The Royal Foundation is funding a three-year, £1 million effort chaired by Professor Ann John to coordinate support across the UK.

Overview

  • Kensington Palace released an eight-minute video showing William visiting campaigner Rhian Mannings at her Cardiff home to discuss the impact of suicide.
  • In the conversation, William appeared visibly emotional and urged early, open discussion, saying that the best way to prevent suicide is to talk about it.
  • The National Suicide Prevention Network brings together four founding partner charities—James' Place, PIPS Suicide Prevention, Mikeysline and the Jac Lewis Foundation—alongside the Hub of Hope.
  • The initiative aims to understand root causes, expand access to crisis, prevention and postvention services, and foster collaboration across all four nations over its first three years.
  • Mannings, founder of bereavement charity 2Wish and an MBE honoree, provides lived-experience perspective after losing her infant son in 2012 and her husband five days later.