Minister urges people take advantage of suicide advice and support booklet

People at risk of or affected by suicide have been urged to take advantage of a free Irish Examiner/Irish Patients Association (IPA) support and advice booklet by a Government minister.

The booklet, which is based on a 2009 investigation by this newspaper, has been made available in pharmacies as part of a new IPA campaign to tackle the stigma associated with the issue.

Speaking at the launch of the Let’s Talk Suicide campaign yesterday, Ms Lynch said the booklet — which is funded by an unrestricted grant from international drugs firm AstraZeneca — should be seen as a vital resource for those at risk of suicide.