Suicidal thoughts and suicide prevention | Help

Do not be afraid to reach out and say, “I am feeling rubbish. I am having thoughts of suicide. I need a little help.” Things can always get better.

Support if you're feeling suicidal yourself

Stay safe

If you're about to attempt suicide, or have seriously harmed yourself – it's an emergency. You need urgent help. Find out how to get help in a crisis.

Understanding suicidal thoughts

Learn more about suicidal thoughts and what can cause them. Everyone is different but you're not alone.

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Tips for coping with suicidal thoughts

Read our tips for things you can do right now and longer term.

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Mental health helplines

Details of mental health helplines, support lines and crisis lines to call or text.

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Treatment and support for suicidal thoughts

Find out how to get treatment and support if you're experiencing suicidal thoughts.

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Useful contacts

Find out about services that can help you to cope with suicidal thoughts.

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Coping after a suicide attempt

Read our tips to help you cope if you're struggling after a suicide attempt. And find out about some of the things that might happen.

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Support if you're worried about someone else

How to support someone who feels suicidal

Learn about some of the things you can do to help someone who feels suicidal.

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Supporting someone after a suicide attempt

Find ideas to help you to support someone who's attempted suicide. There are also tips for looking after yourself.

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Bereavement by suicide

If you've lost someone to suicide, read our tips to help you to cope and find support.

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Your stories

If you're having suicidal thoughts, you're not alone. Lots of people have shared their stories with us.

Content warning: people talk about their experiences of suicidal thoughts.

Video: Finding my way back from depression

After a suicide attempt Chris found support from local mental health services. He shares how support and feelings of belonging helped his recovery.

Video: What's it like to have suicidal feelings?

Graham, Miriam, Alicia and Lee talk about what it feels like to want to take your own life, and ways they've learned to cope.

Blog: “The thoughts in my head were dark”

Read Mark's story

Blog: “Postnatal depression left me suicidal”

Read Natalie's story

Blog: “My experience of feeling suicidal”

Read Regie's story

Blog: “How I came back from the brink”

Read Michelle's story

Blog: “Nothing But Thieves saved my life”

Read Nadia's story

Blog: “Why I think men should talk more about their mental health”

Read Callum's story

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Published: July 2025

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