1 in 4 calls taken by charity relate to suicide
'Talking is paramount', according to a charity which deals with people at all ends of the mental health spectrum.
Today is Suicide Awareness Day, and around one in four calls taken by Samaritans relates to people taking their own lives.
Val Culligan is a deputy at the Isle of Man branch.
She says speaking about problems early is absolutely key:
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