Peer Support for those with poor Mental Health and those Bereaved by Suicide

our Aims

Behind the Smile is a charity founded by the parents of Zac who ended his life after many years of mental health problems.

We believe that everyone has the right to a good standard of mental health and, where they do not, they should have access to timely and appropriate support services.

Our two main aims are:

To support and help others during times of poor mental health by offering practical face to face support
to support and help those bereaved by suicide

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What does behind the smile do?

We make life easier

We support anyone over 18 years old, in Worcestershire, with poor mental health and those bereaved by suicide.

Are you suffering from mental ill health?

If you are experiencing anxiety, stress or low mood, family or relationship issues, feeling alone or in need, we offer mental health peer support.

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Have you been bereaved by suicide?

If suicide happens to your family or friends we want to be there to offer you support as you go through this dreadful process.

Feeling the loss from a suicide does not have to be from a recent loss, you may feel the loss years later.

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07 999 027 313

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deaths per 100,000 females consistent with rates between 2018 and 2021

per 100,000 the age-specific rate, among males, was highest in those aged 90 years or over

deaths per 100,000 males aged 45 to 49 years – the second highest age-specific suicide rate for males

deaths per 100,000 females aged 50 to 54 – the highest age-specific suicide rate for females

deaths per 100,000 is males

of UK deaths by suicide in 2022 were accounted for by men

of people bereaved by suicide said they received no support after their loss. Only 1% said they preferred to cope without support.

Of those who received support after being bereaved by suicide, said this had come from family and friends

Suicides by Region in England & Wales

Deaths per 100,000 people registered in 2022

North East12.8%

North West12.5%

Wales12.5%

Yorkshire and Humberside12.3%

Southwest12%

East Midlands11.2%

West Midlands10.5%

South East10.4%

East9.6%

London7%