UK Health Radio Podcast
UK Health Radio Podcast
82: The Relaxback UK Show with Mike Dilke - Episode 82
82: The Relaxback UK Show with Mike Dilke - Episode 82
82: The Relaxback UK Show with Mike Dilke - Episode 82
Tuesday 30th July 2024
Mike Dilke and Alice Hendy discuss the impact of suicide and how Ripple's technology is making strides in prevention.
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Episode Overview
- Ripple's technology interrupts harmful online searches to provide mental health resources.
- Suicide rates are alarmingly high globally, with significant impacts in low and middle-income countries.
- The construction industry in the UK sees two men take their lives daily.
- Financial stress and substance misuse are major contributing factors to suicidal thoughts.
- Asking direct questions about suicidal thoughts can provide relief and open up crucial conversations.
There are 1.2 million internet searches for how to end your own life around the world every single month.
In this episode of The Relaxback UK Show, Mike Dilke tackles a deeply serious and often overlooked topic: suicide prevention. With a staggering 703,000 people dying by suicide globally each year, Mike brings in Alice Hendy, founder of Ripple Suicide Prevention, to shed light on this pressing issue. Alice shares her personal connection to the cause, having lost her brother Josh to suicide in 2020.
This tragedy spurred her to create Ripple, a charity focused on reducing suicide rates through innovative technology that intervenes when harmful online searches are made. Alice explains how Ripple's browser extension and Wi-Fi network tool work to interrupt suicidal searches and direct individuals to mental health resources. The conversation delves into the alarming statistics surrounding suicide, particularly in the construction industry, where two men take their lives daily in the UK.
Alice also highlights the role of financial stress, substance misuse, and relationship breakdowns as contributing factors. Mike and Alice discuss the importance of asking direct questions about suicidal thoughts and being vigilant about behavioural changes in loved ones. Alice's passion and dedication to making a difference are evident as she talks about Ripple's global reach and the urgent need for more widespread adoption of their technology. This episode is a must-listen for anyone affected by or interested in suicide prevention.
It offers practical advice, heartfelt stories, and a hopeful message that intervention can save lives. Don't miss this powerful conversation that could make a real difference.