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Campaign Against Living Miserably 👊 #UnitedAgainstSuicide ☎️ Helpline & webchat open 5pm - midnight daily. We can't offer support on Twitter.
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Joined March 2010
🧵 After seeing a sharp increase in calls to our helpline around money, we knew we needed to understand the impact of the cost of living crisis on people’s heads. (1/5).
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The bench scenes in #AfterLife are iconic. So we’ve worked @NetflixUK & @rickygervais to put 25 benches around the UK - inscribed with that crucial line from the show, “Hope is everything” - to help people talk about what's on their mind.
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Prince William: "If another issue took so many lives there'd be outcry. But around suicide only silence. This has to stop." #anxietyepidemic.
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This World Suicide Prevention Day, we have one simple message for anyone who's struggling. #Stay. Stand with us and help us tell anyone and everyone who can't see a way out: "Things can change". To say to them: "Please stay".
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Every week, 84 men in the UK take their own lives. This week we launch #Project84 and ask you to join us to take a stand against male suicide. ➡
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Ash wanted to end it all. But he spoke to our helpline in his darkest moments and was able to find hope. This is his letter to his past self. To show that things can get better. Things can change. #Stay . 💚
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A few small words can make the biggest difference. That's why today, on #WorldMentalHealthDay, we’re asking you to #TellAMate they’re great. Yeah, it can feel cringe. But we know from our helpline that one word, one conversation, can be the reason someone stays.
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In case you missed it 📢 We worked with @NetflixUK, @rickygervais and the team behind #AfterLife to stick 25 benches around the UK - all inscribed with that crucial line from the show: “Hope is everything”. To help people talk about what’s on their mind.
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Anyone can feel suicidal. But every one of us can help save a life. Find out how you can help save a life ➡️ #UnitedAgainstSuicide
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Every week, 84 men in the UK take their own lives. Today, CALM is launching a petition calling for government action on suicide. Join us to take a stand against male suicide.
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He’s only gone and done it 👀👊 We’re proud to have @_DeclanRice join the team as a CALM Ambassador. Big stuff to come. Be the first to find out what we’ve been working on 👉
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Today, we win. @Theresa_May has answered our call for a Minister for Suicide Prevention. Thank you for all your support in taking a #StandAgainstSuicide and making this happen. Onwards! #WorldMentalHealthDay2018 . More info ➡️
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Please RT “The thing most likely to kill me is me.” What if we heard what men often leave unsaid? #malesuicide #WSPD
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“On the face of it he had everything”. 84 men take their own lives every week in the UK, but what are their stories? #Project84 launches Monday 26 March.
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Pls RT. #Project84 told the stories of the 84 men who die by suicide every week. Today is #WorldSuicidePreventionDay and we’re keeping the conversation going. Let’s #StandAgainstSuicide & call for government action 👉
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Why we're publishing real suicide notes to mark #WSPD17 today, by the men who wrote them and survived:
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You don’t have to be alone to feel alone. Whatever you’re going through, let’s #TackleItTogether. We’ve teamed up with @_DeclanRice to show that whatever you’re struggling with, someone is always on your side. However you feel right now, you’re never alone. CALM is always here.
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Prince William: "The suicide rate among young men is an appalling stain on our society." #anxietyepidemic
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🎥 WATCH: As part of @Heads_together, The Duke of Cambridge joined @RioFerdy5, @LoyleCarner, @RomanKemp & more to share stories of how friendships can have a positive effect on men's wellbeing. Watch the full film & join the #BestManProject ➡
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Since lockdown began we’ve prevented 240 suicides. For us, every day is suicide prevention day. This #WorldSuicidePreventionDay help us be there for everyone who needs us. Now, today, and tomorrow - #UnitedAgainstSuicide. 👉
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Today is #WorldSuicidePreventionDay. Every day 18 people take their own lives in the UK. Anyone can feel suicidal, so we’re here for everyone, whatever you’re facing and no matter what you’re going through. Stand with us - today and every day - #UnitedAgainstSuicide
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FIFA is the game that changed football. Every week millions of us play the game – celebrating those victories, gutted by the defeats. And, from today, you can play as CALM – the kit is now available in FIFA Ultimate Team #FUT. Get all the info here:
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ICYMI 📢 We worked with @NeftlixUK and @rickygervais to stick even more benches up and down the UK. So you’ve got somewhere to reflect, chat to a mate or get stuff off your chest.
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Fancy taking a minute to yourself or just wanna sit and chat with a mate? . Get out this weekend and find one of the 30 benches we’ve stuck around the country with @NetflixUK and @rickygervais to encourage people to talk. 📍
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Today we launched an exhibition on London’s Southbank showcasing the last photos of people who took their own lives. Here are just some of the stories of the people featured in the campaign. .
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We have some BIG news. On Saturday 16 May, to celebrate one year of Divinely Uninspired to a Hellish Extent, @LewisCapaldi is playing an exclusive livestreamed show to raise money for CALM. Tickets are £5 & go on sale tomorrow. Get ready.
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Today is #WorldSuicidePreventionDay and we want as many people as possible to share this post and help let anyone and everyone out there who can’t see a way out know: “Things can change”. To help more people to Stay.
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Last year, 75% of suicides in the UK were male. This #InternationalMensDay, let’s make suicide prevention a daily priority so that everybody has the support they need when they need it.
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On #WorldMentalHealthDay @chrishughes_22 & @Topman fight the fact 84% of men bottle up emotions. #DontBottleItUp
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Join CALM's movement against suicide this #WorldSuicidePreventionDay and together we can make suicide prevention an everyday priority. Read more ➡
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Every 59 seconds someone contacts the CALM helpline. Each call we take could be the one that helps someone decide to stay. That helps save their life. It costs just £8 to answer a call. Donate today and help someone #Stay 💚. Donate here ➡️
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CALM has been working closely with @itvcorrie and @samaritans as the @ITV soap highlights the important issue of male suicide.
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CALM has been working closely with @itvcorrie and @samaritans as the @ITV soap highlights the important issue of male suicide this month.
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One young woman dies by suicide every two days in the UK. That’s why we’ve teamed up with Lioness and CALM ambassador @frankirby to show that your support can save a life. Stand united against suicide. Find out how you can play your part 👉
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“It’s really important to me that we all know what to do if someone’s finding things tough.”. We’re well proud to announce @yogscast co-founder, streamer and all round legend @YogscastLewis as our latest CALM Ambassador. Welcome to the team 👊
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To announce this historic moment, @kensingtonroyal joined @HectorBellerin, @Aubameyang7, @m8arteta & @mertesacker from FA Cup record holders @arsenal to discuss the importance of getting people talking about their mental health at such a crucial time.
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Suicide is the biggest killer of men under 45 in the UK. Thanks to our incredible supporters & to projects like Comic Relief, we're able to support many people like Paul through life's tough times. Read more ➡️ #ReturnToKili #ComicRelief
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Well, look at that: the Lock In line up in all its glory. And we’re not even finished there: more acts will be announced soon!. Get the lowdown on the Lock In here: And we'll see you tomorrow on Insta Live at 5pm. #CALMLockIn
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We’re delighted to continue working with @heads_together and we’re excited by the launch of #HeadsUp, a campaign looking at mental health through the prism of football.
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The #BigBuzzOff is nearly upon us. When you wake up tomorrow morning, what style are you picking? .
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Strictly Come Dancing Star Giovanni Pernice is set to run #LondonMarathon with #TeamCALM. Read about @pernicegiovann1's swivel from jiving to jogging 👇
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What’s more Christmassy than, well, a Christmas song? Loads of ‘em, mashed together by @bastilledan that’s what. And if you’re not feeling the festive cheer, that’s ok. The CALM helpline is open from 5pm to midnight to chat about whatever you’re feeling
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We're really proud to be a part of ‘Football, Prince William and our Mental Health’ – a brand new @BBCOne documentary following our #HeadsUp campaign with @KensingtonRoyal and @heads_together . 📺 Watch it tonight on BBC and @BBCIplayer at 20:05
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If you're watching #ComicRelief2019 you may have seen a film with @ShirleyBallas & a man called Paul. Thanks to our incredible supporters & to projects like Comic Relief, we're able to support many people like Paul through life's tough times. Read more ➡️
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Social distancing may be continuing but it’s time to get a close shave. Make a hair-oic gesture and join the #BigBuzzOff. With the barbers closed, we want you to shave off those lockdown locks (or beard) and raise money for our life-saving services.
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If, like @FCNotAlone, you’ve been playing @FootballManager this week you may have spotted some new hoardings. 👀
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Sometimes the toughest opponents are the ones you can’t see. We’ve launched our new #InvisibleOpponent campaign to show that you don’t have to fight it alone. CALM is always in your corner. WATCH OUR FIRST EVER TV AD.
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#PrinceHarry chats beards & #malesuicide with @Jamieisrunning @TheSidesofMarch @marcuschapman PIC:@paulie_dv
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Anyone can feel suicidal - and speaking up about it is one of the hardest things a person can do. At CALM we stand together with everyone who’s struggling with life. No matter what. Read our full statement here:
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It's #TimeToTalkDay. You might be keen to start that conversation with a mate you're worried about. But where to start? Introduce ALAN.
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We have launched #CallForHelp, a new campaign showing calls answered by our free and anonymous helpline in real-time. Here's how people reacted. You can help us make sure no call goes unanswered. Find out more ➡️
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It's #AfterLife3 day. And we’ve teamed up with @NetflixUK for the launch of the third (and final) series of @rickygervais’ brilliant show. Look out for loads of exclusive content, support for anyone struggling with grief AND a special announcement.
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"I wanted to die when I had everything I ever wanted. So never judge yourself for feeling low. Tell someone and they will help you feel better.". We know how important stories of survival are so it's great to see someone like Rob speaking so openly.
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That World Cup thing is proper close now & we thought we should do something to celebrate. New campaign ✔.New t-shirt ✔.New CALM ambassador ✔. Yep. Here's @RomeshRanga modelling the @FandFclothing #MarkYourMan t-shirt with @robbeckettcomic. More ➡
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CALM has been working with @itvcorrie as the @ITV soap highlights the important issue of male suicide this month.
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Christmas can be wonderful but it can also be, well, a bit of a slog sometimes. So this December we’re asking you to use #YuleSlog to talk about the good, the bad and the ugly of Christmas. Together we can show people there’s no such thing as the ‘perfect’ Christmas.
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Fancy a bottle of the world famous (and super exclusive) L'Eau de Chris? The auction is now open ➡ #DontBottleItUp
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We worked with @NetflixUK, @rickygervais and the team behind #AfterLife to stick 25 benches around the UK. And it’s been ace seeing you lot with them. Just taking a moment. Sitting with a mate, family member, or even a stranger. And having some proper good conversations.
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Stopping suicide starts with all of us. 💚So, if you do one thing this #WorldMentalHealthDay, make it sharing this film to show the part we can all play in preventing it.
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Today we launched our Missed Birthdays installation live on @thismorning 💚. Each balloon represents a young person who took their own life, and a birthday they didn’t get to celebrate. But there’s always hope. Together, we can end youth suicide.
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Suicidal doesn’t always look suicidal. 125 people die by suicide every week in the UK. Find out how you can help save a life ➡️ #UnitedAgainstSuicide
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We’re bowled over by the continued support of @PLACEBOWORLD in raising crucial funds & awareness of the fact that suicide is the biggest killer of men under 45 in the UK. Read more via @NME.
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Our ambassador @LoyleCarner, a bunch of *incredible* artists, and an auction in support of CALM. Love all of that.
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We're devastated to hear of the death of friend and CALM ambassador Jamal Edwards.
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If you've been affected by tonight's #Horizon #StoppingMaleSuicide doc on @BBCTwo, remember CALM's free & anonymous helpline & webchat are open every day 5pm-midnight.
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Watching @LewisCapaldi show the resilience to carry on at Glastonbury - and the outpouring of love and support from the crowd when he really needed it - was such a moment. Looking after your mental health is always the most important thing. We'll see you after your break, Lewis.
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Nothing says Xmas like a couple of festive bangers. So @bastilledan has mashed up the best of ‘em for us. A proper Xmas miracle. If you’re not in the spirit (even after this), that’s ok. We're here for. Our helpline is open from 5pm till midnight.
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Tonight, we’re using our extra hour to walk against suicide. 1000 people are taking to the streets of London to deal with grief differently and defiantly. Follow our journey using #LostHoursWalk
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Huge love to the 100s of rugby players, sports stars and everyone else saying #itsokaytotalk 👌 with #andysmanclub
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This #WorldMentalHealthDay, we’ve teamed up with @Topshop and @Topman to #LetWhatsInsideOut. Read more:
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It’s been 25 years (25!) since the classic #East17 hit #StayAnotherDay was Christmas no.1. But today the band's @tony_mortimer and Waltham Forest Youth Choir have released a brand new version - all in support of CALM. Wherever you are, turn it up LOUD.
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“I wouldn’t want to relive it, but I wouldn’t want to undo it either, because it has made me a more optimistic person, it’s made me a happier person.”. Author @matthaig1 on recovering from a breakdown, writing, and slowing down in a world speeding up.
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“If I'd said I was struggling with my mental health, I'd have been worried that it would be used against me.”. We sat down with England rugby star and CALM ambassador @JoeMarler back in 2020 to chat life on and off the pitch. 🏉
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If your Christmas plans have been thrown into disarray by the new measures or you're worried about someone else, we’ve put together a few things that can help you get through it.
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@iamtomskinner 👊 If you’re struggling or worried about someone, remember we're here every single day of the year - not just Mondays in January. BOSH.
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As we make our way into 8 months of Covid restrictions our life-saving services continue to be needed more than ever. Since lockdown began we've answered 84,954 calls and chats and directly prevented 282 suicides. We’ll continue to be there for whoever needs us. No matter what.
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“I’ve become CALM Patron because I don’t want anyone to struggle alone like I did for so long.”. Romesh is our new CALM Patron. Here, in his own words, is why he wants to make sure as many people as possible know about our life-saving services. 💚 #WorldMentalHealthDay
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Every week, 84 men in the UK take their own lives. This is unacceptable, and now over 100,000 of you have signed our petition calling for government action on suicide. Join us to take a stand against male suicide.
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"Most of my teammates would argue that my efforts at singing Adele were actually detrimental to their mental health, but I love to see the boys smile.". We're delighted to announce England rugby star (and part-time singer) @JoeMarler as a CALM ambassador:.
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The CALM helpline is now open 0800 585858. 5pm - midnight. Free, anonymous & confidential. Please RT if you know someone who may need it.
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📺 Tune in to ITV's @thismorning, where CALM's CEO @SimonGunning will join @shayneTward to discuss how @itvcorrie are highlighting the important issue of male suicide.
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'We all have a duty to start this conversation so our dads, brothers, mates, boyfriends, feel like they can talk openly and without judgment about how they’re actually feeling, bravado aside.' Comedy writer @AlexPCoop @MetroUK #InternationalMensDay2018
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Big up South London Boys @LoyleCarner and @rioferdy5 launching the #BestManProject. 👀 film on Friday!
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Thanks to our incredible supporters & to projects like @ComicRelief, we're able to support many people like Paul through life's tough times. Read more ➡️ #ComicRelief @ShirleyBallas
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Pls RT to celebrate:.200,000 chats and counting.1000 suicides prevented.Keep men alive by talking this #RedNoseDay:
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The CALM helpline is now open 0800 585858. 5pm - midnight. Free, anonymous & confidential. .
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We all know it's coming home, so to celebrate the #WorldCup we've teamed up with @FandFclothing, @RomeshRanga and @robbeckettcomic for the #MarkYourMan campaign.
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Today we’ve unveiled a mural in Birmingham - featuring our ambassador @frankirby - to get our vital message out there. It was created by @zabouartist to start a conversation around this shocking stat and help us save more lives.
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"If one life is saved by me doing this challenge, then it’s been worth it.". @ryanjamesthomas is taking on an epic challenge: walking all the way from Buckingham Palace to Manchester. That’s 10 marathons in 10 days starting on May 10 - all to raise money for CALM.
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Sometimes the opponent you’re up against feels too strong. Too powerful. Hits you with a blow that you think you can’t come back from. But CALM is always in your corner to help you get back up again, no matter what you’re facing. #InvisibleOpponent. 🥊
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Today #HeadsTogether launches and we're part of a conversation to get #malesuicide on the agenda
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Christmas Day isn’t easy for everyone. Grief. Loneliness. A feeling you can’t put your finger on. If you’re struggling and need to talk, our helpline is open today and every day to help you find a way forward. 🔗
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