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Suicide

"I NEED HELP NOW!"

If you are in crisis and need support or someone to talk to right now, Samaritans is there for you no matter where you are or what age you are. Samaritans provides confidential, non-judgemental support, 24 hours a day for people experiencing feelings of distress or despair, including those which could lead to suicide. Call: 08457 90 90 90, or email: [email protected]

You can contact the London Lesbian & Gay Switchboard on 0300 330 0630 orwww.llgs.org.uk, or find details of local switchboards and organisations that offer face-to-face counselling at www.turingnetwork.org.uk.


Suicidal thoughts

Suicidal thoughts

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Published: 24th July, 2018

Updated: 24th December, 2020

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I’m suicidal - help

I’m suicidal - help

Whatever's going on with you, help is out there. Read more

Published: 5th April, 2018

Updated: 3rd July, 2020

Author: Justin Mahboubian-Jones

Comments: 2

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What are the signs of depression?

What are the signs of depression?

Here's what to look out for. Read more

Published: 26th August, 2016

Updated: 26th May, 2020

Author: Ian Howley

Comments: 8

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I think about killing myself every day

I think about killing myself every day

I was amazed to find out that the number one killer of young gay men was not HIV, it’s suicide, but yet it seems all the gay community talks about is HIV and STIs. You want to talk about stigma? Read more

Published: 30th May, 2014

Updated: 10th September, 2020

Author: Ian Howley

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