The numbers we need to discuss

About this episode

This episode discusses important statistics and resources related to suicide and self-harm.

Send us Fan Mail Content warning: There is a discussion of suicide and self-harm during this episode. It is important and contextualised but this is a content warning nonetheless. If you are struggling, there is help available. In the UK, you can call Samaritans free on 116 123, You can also email jo@samaritans.org. If phone calls aren't accessible for you, text SHOUT to 85258. In the US, call or text 988 for the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. They also have a web chat. And there's the Cr...

Topics covered

• suicide
• self-harm
• mental health
• support resources
• crisis intervention

Keywords

• suicide
• self-harm
• mental health resources
• Samaritans
• crisis hotline

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Samaritans, Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

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