Body and Soul - YANA

Established in 1996, Body & Soul is a multi-award-winning revolutionary suicide prevention charity, dedicated to liberating people from the devastating and life-shortening effects of trauma. Within Body & Soul sits - You Are Not Alone (YANA) a programme which serves as a vital lifeline providing therapeutic support to young people (16-35yrs) across London and beyond who are most at risk of suicide.

YANA is for 16-20 year olds experiencing; suicidal thoughts and/or self-harm; suicidal ideation; difficulty managing day-to-day life. YANA also supports 20-35 year olds experiencing; suicide attempt within the last year*; suicidal thoughts and/or suicidal ideation; difficulties in managing day-to-day life; self-harming behaviours.

YANA is delivered in two phases;

Phase 1 – Stabilise

A 24-week group Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) course, proven to reduce suicidal thoughts and support emotional regulation.

Phase 2 – Thrive

Graduates join our long-term community focused on connection, resilience, and building a life worth living, with consistent support for life’s ups and downs.

Braver Together

A 14-week therapeutic programme for family members and loved ones of those at risk of suicide. It offers practical tools and coping strategies to support others—while safeguarding their own wellbeing.

At Body & Soul, we uplift those too often left behind. Our DBT-based approach supports both individuals and families through crisis and towards long-term healing.

*If a suicide attempt is longer than 12 months ago we will assess risk factors that are present to understand suitability.