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Someone dies by suicide every 90 minutes in the UK – the length of one of our matches.
Behind every statistic is a person, a family, and a community whose lives are changed forever.
On World Mental Health Day, Saturday, 10 October, Argyle are launching a season-long campaign to raise awareness of suicide and mental health, encouraging more open conversations, and help people find support. It is called Every 90 Minutes.
At the heart of the campaign is a striking visual reminder outside the Babcock Devonport End at Home Park.
Following every home league fixture this season, a seat from the stadium is being added to the railings, each representing a person who has died by suicide during the time it has taken for an Argyle home match to be played.
After our game against AFC Wimbledon, five home league matches will have been played, five seats will now stand – a reminder of the lives lost and the importance of recognising the people, family, and friends behind the numbers.
The campaign will continue throughout the season, with Argyle using our platform to challenge stigma, encourage conversations about mental health, and signpost fans to organisations and services that can help.
The club has worked, and will continue to work, alongside Plymouth City Council, Andy’s Man Club, The Clean Sheet, The Lighthouse Charity, Argyle Community Trust, and individuals with personal experiences of suicide and mental health to develop a programme of activity designed to make a meaningful difference in our community.
As part of the campaign, we have released a powerful video featuring supporters sharing their personal experience of suicide and mental health. By giving a first-hand experience, the club hopes others feel less alone and more confident about reaching out for support.
Further activities are planned throughout the season, including the return of the Open Home Park Café during the Christmas schedule of events. Last year, almost 100 people attended, with the aim of helping to tackle social isolation and connect individuals across Plymouth.
Suicide prevention is everyone’s business.
Through Every 90 Minutes, Argyle want to encourage our supporters, partners, and the wider football community to look out for one another, speak openly about mental health, and make asking for support feel easier. None of us know how much we’ve touched someone in our lives.
The campaign also forms part of a city-wide initiative regarding suicide prevention. In 2027, the Baton of Hope, will visit Plymouth, with Argyle proud to support this national suicide prevention campaign to spark real change.
While a football match lasts 90 minutes, the impact of suicide lasts far longer.
Suicide prevention is everyone’s business.
Paul Berne, CEO of Plymouth Argyle, commented “Our Every 90 minutes campaign is a stark reminder that suicide is a prevalent issue that impacts the lives of everyone.
“With this campaign we wanted to use the power of football to highlight conversations around mental health and use our position in the city to raise awareness.
“We want to challenge the stigma around suicide and mental health and highlight the support available to people should they be struggling. If this campaign can help just one person then it’s achieved something but we hope it can do more than that and change the lives of people throughout Devon and Cornwall.
“If you need help, please speak to someone. There are options out there to help you. Contact Samaritans or any of the other services on offer.”
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