Why it's time to talk about male suicide

Why it's time to talk about male suicide

Author: The Times December 7, 2022 Duration: 34:25

Seventy-five percent of all lives lost to suicide in the UK are male. And one charity is leading a campaign to do something about it. For this year, The Times and The Sunday Times is supporting the Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) who help people in crisis.  

To donate to The Times and Sunday Times Christmas Appeal visit thetimes.co.uk/christmasappeal or call 0151 284 2336.

For help and support:

CALM Helpline: 0800 58 58 58. 

Samaritans Helpline: 116 123

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Guests: 

- Harry Corin, mental health campaigner. 

- Ashley Hargreaves, CALM campaigner.

Host: Manveen Rana.

Clips: ITV News.

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