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Launched on World Suicide Prevention Day, R;pple is a browser plug-in that prompts an automatic pop-up when users search for information on self-harm or taking their own life.

Self-harm is a sign of serious distress and has been identified as a key risk factor for suicide and it is important that we gather experiences and information to design suitable supports and services.

Alcohol and other substance use play complex roles in suicidal behaviour among young people. Gaining a better understanding of these impacts can help services better support young people, according to experts at the University of Birmingham.

New Office for National Statistics (ONS) data backs early University of Manchester study indicating the first national lockdown did not trigger a rise in suicide rates.