Wellbeing Matters Lanarkshire | Mental Health Support

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Suicidal Thoughts

Getting help with suicidal thoughts

If you’re experiencing suicidal thoughts or thinking about killing yourself, it’s important to know that you’re not alone. There is practical support and advice available

Suicidal thoughts can happen to any of us, at any time. Often people start noticing these thoughts after a traumatic or stressful event in their life but sometimes there’s no obvious trigger.

Who you are, what you feel and what has happened or is happening in your life does not change the fact that there’s help available. Whether you’ve just started to notice or have had similar thoughts for a long time you can change things for the better, today.

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Resources & Support

Samaritans

Call free on 116 123

Whatever you're going through, a Samaritan will face it with you. They're available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

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PAPYRUS

Call free on 0800 068 4141

PAPYRUS Prevention of Young Suicide is the UK charity dedicated to the prevention of suicide and the promotion of positive mental health and emotional wellbeing in young people.

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Breathing Space

Call free on 0800 83 85 87

A free, confidential, phone and webchat service for anyone in Scotland over the age of 16 experiencing low mood, depression or anxiety.

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Mental Health Services at NHS 24

 Call free on 111

NHS 24 mental health services are available to everyone in Scotland, of all ages. The services we offer include listening, offering advice, and guiding you to further help if required.

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Getting Help with Suicidal Thoughts

NHS inform is Scotland’s national health information service, aiming to provide accurate information to help people make informed health decisions.

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Suicide Prevention Scotland

No matter what you’re thinking or feeling, or the situation you’re in, there’s always a way forward.

There are different types of support and services across Scotland. Their services directory will connect you to help near you.

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