Commissioned by South West London St.George’s Mental Health, and produced by Creative Colony, Hold the Hope is a suicide prevention visual poem, devised together with a group of people with lived experiences produced and directed by Martina Zucconelli.

A group of dedicated volunteers with personal experience of suicide have created a compelling film, Hold the Hope, aimed at breaking the silence surrounding suicide. Drawing from their own lived experiences, the film serves as a catalyst to spark open, honest conversations about suicide, while empowering others with the insights they’ve gained from their own journeys.

Hold the Hope is part of a life-saving training session being delivered to local schools, the British Transport Police, and other organisations across South West London and beyond. The training is being delivered by the volunteers alongside Justine Trippier, the Trust’s joint suicide prevention lead.

The film is divided into two parts. The first part is a powerful poem that takes viewers on the journey of someone experiencing a mental health crisis, offering insight into their thoughts, feelings, and emotions. The second part goes behind the scenes, featuring candid interviews with the volunteers who share their personal stories and the motivation behind the project.

The volunteer team is made up of individuals who have either faced suicidal thoughts, cared for someone in crisis, or experienced the profound loss of a loved one to suicide. Their courage and commitment are at the heart of Hold the Hope, as they strive to break down barriers, raise awareness, and inspire hope.

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https://swlstg.nhs.uk/hold-the-hope