So often people are familiar with the issue of the number of men who take their own lives - particularly middle aged men and the fact that 75% of deaths by suicide in the UK are male. However, not everyone is as aware of the significant increase over recent years in young female suicide. During a recent workshop I ran, a lot of people were curious as to what reason there could be for this and we chatted about various potential contributing factors. The question stuck in my head though and I started to explore the factors that might make life more challenging, more overwhelming for young females in the UK and suggest what a few of those things might be in this episode. By no means scientific or evidence based but certainly some food for thought. Although the overall message I want you to take away is - nobody is immune, suicide does not discriminate - look out for those around you. Take care x