Molly Rose Foundation

‘Comms is integral to our theory of change. What we are tackling here is an inherently preventable harm.’ MRF Trustee Richard Evens speaking at PRCA

Today MRF Trustee Richard Evens will speak at the PRCA UK and Public Affairs Conference 2024 to discuss Responsible Communications: How positive engagement aids teen mental health

Children in Australia could be banned from social media platforms under government plans to set age limits for their use📱 Read more📰: https://lnkd.in/ePHQGSCH

Today is World Suicide Prevention Day 🌍 This year’s theme is all about changing the narrative on suicide. This means shifting from a culture of silence and stigma to one of openness, understanding and support🫂 If you or someone you know is finding today hard, text MRF to 85258 to message a trained volunteer. You’re never alone💜

In a world where self-criticism comes all too easy, remember that today, tomorrow and always - you are enough💫 If you or someone you know is finding today hard, text MRF to 85258 to message a trained volunteer. You’re never alone💜

We’ve found our place, how about you? https://www.weare8.com

It’s been a big first week as CEO of Molly Rose Foundation as we launched major new research setting out significant failings in how social networks moderate suicide and self-harm content. I’m excited and honoured to lead this wonderful organisation as we grow over the coming months (more on that to come), and this week has been a great example of what I want us to achieve: fusing high-quality evidence and innovative insight with the crucial perspectives of those with lived experience. That’s how we’ll tackle preventable harm and support young people to live long and stay strong. The scale of the challenge is considerable, as our new research sets out. Read more on that here: https://lnkd.in/eEazCMfu

Analysis of over 12 million content moderation decisions by six major tech platforms shows that over 95% of suicide and self-harm posts are being detected by just two major platforms, Pinterest and TikTok Find out more: https://lnkd.in/epSSZ6GW

We are delighted to welcome Andy Burrows as our first CEO Find out more: https://lnkd.in/eYBxUafc

Wow, what a couple of sporting weeks it’s been. The athletes’ achievements have been amazing but it’s often their personal stories that have reminded us why the Olympics is so special 🏃♀️🏄♂️🤸♀️🏋️ A massive well done to everyone who competed🥇 If you or someone you know is finding today hard, text MRF to 85258 to message a trained volunteer. You’re never alone💜 Inspiration from: marthabrookldn