Celebrities offer support to suicide awareness group

MUSICIAN Sharon Corr and presidential candidate Michael D Higgins have teamed up with suicide charity Console to launch a series of events in its bid to stop suicide and break taboo around mental health.

The events, including a conference on September 9, will coincide with World Suicide Prevention Day on September 10.

Speaking at the launch, Ms Corr said if people cannot see a way out, they have no hope.