Forum focusing on preventing suicide among young people will be taking place in Harborough next month

A Youth Suicide Prevention Forum is taking place in the Harborough District Council chamber on Wednesday, March 11, and is being led by district council leader Phil Knowles.

The forum, which will be held in a roundtable format, will discuss how agencies can work together to help young people improve their mental wellbeing, and prevent instances of self-harm or suicide.

It follows on from a meeting last year with Harborough Anti-Bullying and will be open to all agencies and individuals with an interest in the subject.

Talking about the event, Cllr Knowles said: "I am pleased to be chairing this forum and bringing together our partner organisations and wonderful volunteers in our lovely district to discuss this important issue.

“If you would like to attend the forum, please contact me at [email protected] before March 4."

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