As suicide rates increase in England and Wales, Bury Samaritan Darran Latham spoke to Channel 5 News about his own struggles with suicidal feelings and how talking to Samaritans helped.
On September 1, 2020, Channel 5 News aired 'UK Lockdown, Suicide on the Rise in England and Wales' featuring an exclusive interview with Bury Samaritan, Darran Latham. The episode focused on the rise in suicide rates in England and Wales in 2019 and the impact of the current pandemic and lockdown on mental health. You can watch the episode on YouTube here. If you need someone to talk to, we listen. You can call us any time, day or night, on our free phone number: 116 123. If you prefer to write your thoughts down, you can email us at: [email protected]
You're not alone and talking will help.
Darran Latham, Bury Samaritans