Gareth Williams
The father expressed that his daughter’s suicide impacted him profoundly, likening it to a “depth charge” that devastated him in inexplicable ways.
Following Rhiannon’s passing, Gareth Williams aims to raise awareness about the extreme dangers of poor mental health.
Recent statistics reveal that the suicide rate in Wales in 2023 soared to its highest in a decade, averaging approximately one per day.
Mr. Williams’ remarks coincide with the implementation of a Welsh government-supported service throughout Wales to aid those impacted by suicide.
Vocabulary List:
- Impact /ˈɪm.pækt/ (noun): The strong effect or influence that something has on a situation or person.
- Profoundly /prəˈfaʊndli/ (adverb): In a way that has a very great effect on someone or something.
- Awareness /əˈwɛər.nəs/ (noun): Knowledge or perception of a situation or fact.
- Dangers /ˈdeɪn.dʒərz/ (noun): The possibility of suffering harm or injury.
- Statistics /stəˈtɪs.tɪks/ (noun): Numerical data that represents information or a collection of information.
- Implementation /ˌɪmplɪmenˈteɪʃən/ (noun): The process of putting a decision or plan into effect.
