World Suicide Prevention Day: TALKWORKS service users share message of hope through music
Two TALKWORKS service users have come together to write and record a song offering hope to others experiencing mental health difficulties, as part of World Suicide Prevention Day.
The song called ‘Promise’, created by TALKWORKS service users Fin and Dave, shares a powerful message that help is available and that things can get better, even during the darkest of times. By sharing their story through music, the pair hope to encourage others who may be struggling with their mental health to reach out for support and know that they are not alone.
World Suicide Prevention Day is a global awareness day dedicated to reducing stigma, encouraging conversations about suicide and raising awareness of the mental health support available. 
One of the key messages for World Suicide Prevention Day is the importance of seeking help early. At TALKWORKS, our clinicians work with thousands of adults each year who are experiencing mild to moderate common mental health problems such as anxiety, depression, stress and sleep difficulties. Our service offers a range of evidence-based treatment and self-help support, designed to help people better understand and manage their mental health.
Jonny Wilkins, Head of Service at TALKWORKS, said: "World Suicide Prevention Day provides an opportunity to have important conversations about mental health and remind people that help is available if they are struggling. We are grateful to Fin and Dave for sharing their experiences through music. Their song is a powerful reminder that recovery is possible and that reaching out for help early can be the first step towards a brighter future. We want people to know that they do not have to struggle alone."
TALKWORKS is a free NHS Talking Therapies service (part of Devon Partnership NHS Trust) and is open to adults, age 18+, living in Devon (excluding Plymouth which is covered by Plymouth Options). If you would like to access support from our service, you can self-refer without needing to see a GP or healthcare professional first. Simply complete our online self-referral form or call our team on 0300 555 3344 (phone lines are open between 9am and 4:45pm between Monday and Friday).