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How Mick Ryan's teddy bear suicide-prevention initiative is saving lives

After losing his son Sean Paul to suicide, Mick Ryan created a teddy-bear initiative that has spread across Ireland and inspired a documentary featuring support from singer Imelda May.

HEALTH 14 October 2026

How Mick Ryan's teddy bear suicide-prevention initiative is saving lives

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How Mick Ryan's teddy bear suicide-prevention initiative is saving lives

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