Suicide prevention website 'Reasons to Stay' launched by Ben West
UKPulse Health Desk
A new suicide prevention website, 'Reasons to Stay', has been launched by Ben West following the death of his younger brother, Sam, aged 15. The site offers messages of hope from strangers, checked by clinical professionals.
- Ben West started the 'Reasons to Stay' website after his brother Sam died by suicide at 15.
- The website features letters from strangers intended for people struggling with their mental health.
- Clinical professionals check the submitted letters before they are published on the site.
A new suicide prevention website, 'Reasons to Stay', has been created by Ben West. The initiative follows the death of his younger brother, Sam, who took his own life at the age of 15.
The website allows strangers to submit letters aimed at supporting individuals struggling with their mental health. These letters are then reviewed by clinical professionals before being made available on the site.
Visitors to 'Reasons to Stay' receive a new letter and a message of hope each time they refresh the page.
What this means for you: The 'Reasons to Stay' website is available for those who may need support with their mental health.