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A new accessible short film showcases scoping work led by Dr Magdalena Mikulak at Lancaster University, funded by the Three Research Schools' Mental Health Programme, exploring suicide and self-harm in people with learning disabilities.

New Accessible Film Raises Awareness of Suicide and Self-harm in People with Learning Disabilities

The project brought together Dr Magdalena Mikulak, researchers from Lancaster University, and the Stop People Dying Too Young group to explore an under-researched area of mental health.

Working with the Stop People Dying Too Young group, the project explored suicide and self-harm in people with learning disabilities - an area where there has been limited research. The film highlights the importance of improving understanding of these issues to help inform future research and support efforts to keep people safe and healthy.

Content warning: This film contains discussion of suicide and self-harm. Please take care of yourself while watching.

Watch the film on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AnIuBB_0Zj8