Motion · S5M-18791 · 10 Sep 2019
Foolish Optimism Commemorates World Suicide Prevention Day
The motion
That the Parliament recognises World Suicide Prevention Day; understands that, according to the World Health Organization, every 40 seconds someone takes their own life and that suicide is the leading cause of death for people aged between 15 and 29; further understands that, for every suicide that results in death, there are as many as 40 attempts; notes that Dundee has launched Foolish Optimism, a health film and national roadshow, which follows the stories of three people with mental health issues, and was brought to life by the Dundee Hilltown-based arts, education and social care charity, Front Lounge, and welcomes ongoing support and awareness raising for suicide prevention and mental health during September 2019.
Supporters (14)
- Miles Briggs Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party 10 Sep 2019
- Finlay Carson Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party 10 Sep 2019
- Jamie Greene 10 Sep 2019
- Alison Harris 10 Sep 2019
- Ruth Maguire 10 Sep 2019
- Stuart McMillan Scottish National Party 10 Sep 2019
- Margaret Mitchell 10 Sep 2019
- Edward Mountain 10 Sep 2019
- Liz Smith 10 Sep 2019
- Tom Mason 11 Sep 2019
- Michelle Ballantyne 12 Sep 2019
- Rachael Hamilton Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party 12 Sep 2019
- Peter Chapman 13 Sep 2019
- Liam Kerr Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party 17 Sep 2019
Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.