Prince of Wales discusses suicide prevention in new film on World Mental Health Day

The Prince of Wales has discussed suicide prevention in a new film on World Mental Health Day.

He discussed the devastating impact of suicide and the importance of receiving support during a conversation with Rhian Mannings in a short film released today.

The release of the film coincides with the launch of The Royal Foundation of The Prince and Princess of Wales’ National Suicide Prevention Network.

Rhian Mannings founded the bereavement charity 2Wish after the tragic loss of her one-year-old son George to a hidden illness, followed five days later by the death by suicide of her husband Paul.

In the film, the Prince of Wales visits Rhian’s home in Cardiff, and they speak candidly about the losses.

The launch of the Royal Foundation’s Suicide Prevention Network is backed by over 20 organisations, including 2Wish, and funding of over £1 million from the Foundation. They will aim to deliver “lasting change in how suicide is understood and prevented across the four nations. It will create a single, universal pathway for suicide prevention which is evidence-based, effective and accessible to all.”

The Prince of Wales said, “The incredible partners who form this network reach those at risk of, or affected by, suicide with their inspirational work. I have had the privilege of meeting all of the founding partners to see firsthand their powerful community-based efforts to offer hope and support to those who need it most. Their efforts reaffirm the urgent mission of the National Suicide Prevention Network: to build a bold, unified national response to the heartbreaking—and preventable—tragedy of suicide.”

Watch the film below: