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Suicide

Suicide is when someone chooses to end their own life. Often life events, such as a loss or the breakdown of a relationship, can trigger this action. A person need not be mentally ill to contemplate taking their own life, but the majority of people who make an attempt have experienced mental health problems. Download our Understanding Suicide suicide factsheet (738 Kb - Adobe Acrobat is required to download PDF files).

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Suicide

Ruby talks to Robert about his attempt to take his own life.

About Ruby Wax

Ruby Wax majored in psychology at University of California, Berkeley. She later moved to England and launched a successful career as a comedian and presenter. Ruby has trained as a psychotherapist and is studying for an MA in Neuroscience.

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Understanding Suicide guide

If you have suicidal feelings or are worried about a friend or family member, this guide could help.

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