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19 March 2021

VIDEO: PestExtra: An Introduction to CALM

Every week 125 people in the UK take their own lives. And 75% of all UK suicides are male.CALM exists to change this.

In this video Rosy Candlin, from CALM talks through who CALM is, what they do and the importance of talking openly about mental wellbeing and suicide.

She discusses how CALM uses comedy, music and sport to breakdown the taboo of suicide, and help people to stop living miserably.

Find out more about the charity at thecalmzone.net

This presentation premiered at PestExtra 2021: the pest management show online. 

The British Pest Control Association (BPCA) hosts these free events so everyone interested in pest management can learn, share and connect.

This video is intended for those working in the pest management sector.

Information correct at time of filming.

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This video meets the CPD Certification Scheme’s stringent criteria for continuous professional development materials. 

Source: Online

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