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Teenage Suicide

THE ART OF SAVING LIVES ///

It's not easy to talk about suicide. For Children Action in the week leading to World Suicide Prevention Day we created an art installation comprising of 7 phone booths. Decorated by local and international artists, one could step in and pick up the receiver to hear testimonials from patients, doctors and parents. One could also leave a voice message and learn about common misconceptions regarding teenage suicide.

It was a great success with both passers-by and visitors genuinely engaging with the installation. It also got wide media coverage, helping to break down taboos around simply talking about suicide. The phone booths are currently touring new locations for the rest of the year and beyond.

Happy City Lab - 50 rue Rothschild - 1202 Geneva - Switzerland