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•4912 suicides were registered in 2020*. This is 404 fewer than in 2019.

•The overall suicide rate was 10.0 per 100,000* compared to 10.8 per 100,000** in 2019.

•The male suicide rate was 15.3 per 100,000* compared to the female suicide rate of 4.9 per 100,000*

•Males aged 45-49 continue to have the highest suicide rate (23.8 per 100,000)

At a very confused, low time in my life during my battle with mental health I resorted to taking an overdose, I needed to escape, I needed to get away from my own feelings! I never wanted to die but I was seeking a way out!

When we don’t talk about how we’re feeling things can & will build up to the point where we could end up going to extreme levels in order to escape or run away!

I launched MIND OVER MOTO to help encourage those of you struggling to speak up but to also look to the things you love to escape; when I ride, I don’t listen to those dark thoughts and they have no power over me, I’m totally free from my struggles when I’m racing. I understand riding/racing doesn’t fix your problems and I highly encourage you to seek the help of a mental health professional if you’re suffering, you can start by opening up to a mate or loved one! There are ways to escape open up and dissect and dismantle the way you’re feeling without resorting to extremes.

I’ve attached some helpful contacts that are available to help you below.

•Samaritans
SMS: Text SHOUT to 85258
CALL: 116 123

•National suicide prevention helpline UK
CALL: +44-08006895652

TALK! It can save your life!

Remember suicide is NEVER the answer, all it does is remove any chance of ever feeling better again!

PLEASE DONT END IT! SEND IT!