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The poignant outdoor gallery on London’s South Bank unveiled by Shirley Ballas, Jamie Laing and Amber Gill displays smiling photos taken in the last days of 50 people’s lives
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Shirley Ballas at the launch. Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM), the suicide prevention charity, has unveiled ‘The Last Photo’ exhibition on London’s Southbank. The 6.5 foot high photos show the last days of people who took their own lives – and share the stories of shock, sadness and heartbreak their friends and families experienced.1 of 6 -
Robert and Linda – with a picture of Richard, 30. Tragically 125 people currently die by suicide every week in the UK, yet it can be hard – sometimes impossible – to notice that someone may be suicidal. The Last Photo exhibition is part of a new national campaign that not only aims to challenge the stigma and to equip people with practical tools to take action and to help save a life.2 of 6 -
Linzi Meaden from Tunbridge Wells with a photo of her late brother, Stuart Cooper. New research conducted by YouGov for CALM has uncovered new insights into the public’s understanding of suicide, reveals 61% would struggle to tell if someone they knew felt suicidal. While only 24% of people think that someone experiencing suicidal thoughts would also smile and joke and just 22% of those polled would share happy photos on social media. The reality is that suicidal behaviour takes many forms, with many who are struggling putting on a mask to disguise their inner turmoil.3 of 6 -
Amber Gill and Jamie Laing at the unveiling of a photo installation on London’s Southbank. A third (33%) of respondents say they would feel too awkward to ask if someone was feeling suicidal in case they misread the situation. While over half (51%) don’t feel confident in knowing how to help someone if they shared they were experiencing suicidal thoughts.4 of 6 -
CALM ambassador Ballas, said: “I can still feel the shock of the news running through my body, a cold and chilling feeling of disbelief when my brother died by suicide on the 5th of December all those years ago. ng feelings. Through this campaign we want to help people get familiar with what signs to look out for if someone is struggling, and feel more confident about starting that conversation.5 of 6 -
Jamie Laing, Made in Chelsea star said: “There’s no one way a person feeling suicidal will act – and we can all be masters of disguise. But by starting a conversation, we can all help stop suicide. Amber Gill, TV personality and influencer, said: “The more we talk openly about mental health and suicide, the less stigma surrounds it.” The exhibition will be open to the public from today until Sunday 26th June.6 of 6
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