Suicide
If you're reading this because you're having suicidal thoughts,try to ask someone for help. It may be difficult at this time, but it's important to know you're not beyond help and you're not alone.
Talking to someone can help you see beyond feelings of loneliness or despair and help you realise there are options.
There are people who want to talk to you and help. Trytalking to a family member or friend about how you're feeling.
There are several telephone helplines you can call at any time of the day or night. You can speak to someone who understands how you're feeling and can help you through the immediate crisis.
We know it can be difficult to pick up the phone, but reach out to somebody and let them know how you are feeling.
Men may be more likely to avoid or ignore problems and many are reluctant to talk about their feelings or seek help when they need it.
A support group called the Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) is an excellent resource for young men who are feeling unhappy. As well as their website, CALM also has a helpline (0800 58 58 58).
If you don't want to speak to someone on a helpline, you could talk to:
It would also help to see your GP. They can advise you about appropriate treatment if they think you have a mental health condition, such as Depression or anxiety .
Your GP may be able to help you with access totalking therapies.Talking therapies, such as counselling and cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) ,are often used to help people who have suicidal thoughts and usually involve talking about your feelings with a professional.
If you are concerned your child may be feeling suicidal or is self-harming , the following advice may help:
Suicide is the act of intentionally ending your life. If you're reading this because you have, or have had, thoughts about taking your own life, it's important you ask someone for help.
Despite being a leading cause of death, both in England and worldwide, there is little hard evidence to explain why some people attempt suicide.
Sometimes, there may be obvious signs that someone is at risk of attempting suicide, although this is not always the case.
If you've had suicidal thoughts recently, or if you're feeling suicidal now, contact someone for help.
One of the best things you can do if you think someone may be feeling suicidal is to encourage them to talk about their feelings and to listen to what they say.
It's impossible to guarantee you will never get a mental health condition, but you can take steps to improve your mental health.