Following the incident which took place yesterday, whereby a person in distress was being urged to commit suicide, Richmond Foundation is fully supporting the investigation that is currently underway.
Yesterday’s inappropriate actions were of a very serious nature, and people need to understand that such action may also carry criminal liability. Moreover, persons suffering from a mental health crises need to be reassured that there are entities that will stand up for them.
Individuals who may have any information related to the case may pass on the information through Richmond on 21224580 or on info@richmond.org.mt in a confidential manner.
In light of this incident Richmond will sustain its efforts to normalize mental health issues, and to educate about appropriate ways of dealing with a mental health crisis. Moreover, Richmond will enhance its efforts to collaborate even more closely with stakeholders, including government services to improve awareness and education about mental health issues particularly in schools, at the work place and among the general public.
Any person who is in distress, or knows of another person who might be in distress, may contact Richmond on helpline 1770 or through OLLI.chat to seek assistance on a 24-hour basis.
