‘Body & Soul helped me rebuild my life when I hit rock bottom... With their support, I have built a “life worth living”, I have goals and ambitions, and I have a hopeful outlook on life once more. Two years ago, I never thought I could recover to this point.... Describing [YANA] as specialised therapy is far too narrow, they have thought of everything someone recovering from crisis could need and incorporated it into the community.’ - Esme, 27, You Are Not Alone (YANA) graduate.

The UK is experiencing a youth suicide crisis:

- 1 in 4 young people in England have a mental health condition.

- Mental health crises has reached record levels, 3x higher than in 2019.

- Suicide rates among young people are the highest they have been for 30 years.

Body & Soul is a lifeline for thousands of people of all ages. For 28 years, we’ve been transforming the life-threatening effects of trauma and adverse childhood experiences. Our multi-award-winning suicide prevention programme, You Are Not Alone (YANA), was the first in the UK to integrate Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) within a therapeutic, multicultural community.

YANA has saved over 900 young lives, 98% of whom had attempted suicide with zero reported suicides among those of who’ve completed the programme.

We are the only programme in the UK offering this kind of holistic, long-term support in one place. It starts with 6 months of intensive DBT, the gold standard for suicide prevention, to reduce immediate risk. From there, members move into ongoing, non-time-limited care, including 1:1 therapy, specialist groups, creative workshops, peer support, and casework.

Alongside YANA, Braver Together is our 14-week online course designed to support the loved ones living alongside anyone struggling with suicidality.

YANA saves lives. For young people who have been failed by other systems, Body & Soul offers real hope, healing, and a sense of belonging.

Your donation will help someone choose life.

Thank you to our partners, Media Trust, for helping to bring create the short film.