Depression and suicide in later life
Depression and suicide in later life, information from the Mental Health Foundation Although most older people do not develop mental health problems, a significant minority do. The most commonly experienced mental health problem among older ... [... more]
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Euthanasia
Euthanasia is against the law in the UK. It is illegal to aid someone to take their life under any circumstances. 'Assisted suicide' or voluntary euthanasia can result in a prison sentence of up to 14 years. There are religious, moral, ethical ... [... more]
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PAPYRUS - Prevention of Suicide
Suicide is the act of killing yourself intentionally. The suicide rate has been falling since 1991, but there are still more than 5,000 suicides in the UK each year. If you've had thoughts of suicide recently, or if you are feeling suicidal now, ... [... more]
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Useful contacts
If you are feeling suicidal then there are people who can help you. If you are thinking of suicide, call The Samaritans on 08457 90 90 90. Speak to those around you about the reasons for feeling like this. Making this move will usually set in ... [... more]
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Depression and suicide in men
Depression is often used in everyday language to mean straightforward and understandable unhappiness. This use of the term is best avoided. Instead, the word should be reserved for those who have significant and pervasive lowering of mood leading ... [... more]
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If you're considering suicide, please follow this
What to do if someone discusses their feelings of suicide with you The highest rates of suicide in the UK are among men living on their own - often divorced - and unemployed. While about one per cent of deaths in the UK are because of suicide, ... [... more]
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Francis Chalifour
Fifteen-year-old Francis's father has committed suicide and nothing will be the same again. Suicide is ugly, unglamorous, and it is never a solution. Its aftermath is dreadful. At first, Francis feels a terrible guilt. Could he have been a better ... [... more]
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Jonathan Towers
A beloved, familiar figure known as "Jon the Walker" for his daily appearances traversing the marshes and waterways of various Connecticut towns, Jonathan Towers composed brief, emotionally evocative poems until his suicide in 2005 after years [... more]
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Suicide threats or attempts
As a carer, you might find yourself in any one of several difficult situations. Although this may never happen, it's a good idea to have some idea of how to respond in the event that it does. If someone's threatening suicide, take it seriously. ... [... more]
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Who is likely to attempt/commit suicide?
Some people who attempt suicide want to die and are successful, while others wish to draw attention to a problem they have. Unfortunately, there have been incidents when the attempts of those who wish to only draw attention to their plight have ... [... more]
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Joel Rotenberg
Chess Story, also known as The Royal Game, is the Austrian master Stefan Zweig's final achievement, completed in Brazilian exile and sent off to his American publisher only days before his suicide in 1942. It is the only story in which Zweig ... [... more]
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Philip Galanes
At the age of thirty-five, Matthew Vaber's life is so messy it can only be at a turning point. In one direction is the neon glare of his father's recent suicide, and in the other is the tough love of his fluorescent mother. He'd love to find ... [... more]
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