Suicide

Feelings of being alone, depression and despair can affect anyone, at any age. It could be because of problems at school or college, bullying, abuse, bad relationships, bereavement or exam stress. When it gets really bad, it might make someone want to end their life.

If there is something bothering you and making you feel like this, it's important to know that there are lots of people who can help you. You don't have to deal with problems on your own.

Who can help?

If your problems are making you feel that it's not worth going on, or that everyone would be happier without you, then ask for help NOW - go to see your GP urgently, contact the Samaritans or any of the groups listed below.

Contact ChildLine at:
Freepost 1111, London, N1 0BR
Freephone: 0800 1111 (You can call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The number is free and will not show up on a phone bill)
Minicom: 0800 400 222

CALM - Campaign Against Living Miserably

Help for young men in coping with depression and suicidal feelings
Tel: 0800 58 58 58

Samaritans

Confidential emotional support for people with feelings of distress or despair, including those which may lead to suicide
Tel: 08457 909090
e-mail:jo@samaritans.org.uk

Young Minds

Information and support on mental health issues e-mail:young.minds@ukonline.co.uk