Royal Society of Medicine, London 27 February 2024, 8:00am - 4:20pm
Alice's journey has been marked by a personal tragedy and the will to bring hope to millions around the world.
In November 2020, she lost her brother, Josh, to suicide at the age of 21. Josh had been researching over the internet techniques to take his own life – and he was not alone. Globally, an alarming 1.2 million online searches linked to suicide occur each month.
Determined to ensure more help and support is given to individuals searching for harmful content online, Alice set up a tech charity called R;pple. R;pple is a digital tool designed to intercept online searches related to self-harm and suicide, providing mental health resources to individuals at a time when they are most vulnerable. With millions of downloads worldwide, R;pple is intercepting thousands of harmful online searches, continually saving lives from suicide.
Alice's story resonates strongly with anyone who has faced mental health challenges, has been affected by suicide or cares for the safety of others. Businesses, educational bodies, authorities, health services, sports clubs, event organizers and leading media invite her to address topics such as suicide prevention, mental health in the workplace, removing stigma and more. Alice’s presentations are both informative and powerful, with the passion that only lived experience can bring.
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