In this episode I chat with Alissa Eady, who tells her story about the sudden loss of her brother to suicide. She speaks so openly about the impact it has had on her life, the devastation to her and her family, how it has changed her views, and how she has struggled to accept it without any answers. Alissa talks of the stigma of suicide, and how we all need to address the fact face on in order to support each other through. She is a real inspiration and she was a delight to talk to.
For round the clock support:
samaritans.org - Tel: 116 123
The MindinfoLine offers thousands of callers confidential help on a range of mental health issues:
mind.org.uk - Tel: 0300 123 3393
The Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) works to prevent male suicide and offers support services for any man who is struggling or in crisis:
thecalmzone.net - Tel: 0800 58 58 58
Support for anyone under 35 experiencing thoughts of suicide, or anyone concerned that a young person may be experiencing thoughts of suicide:
papyrus-uk.org - Tel: 0800 068 4141
ChildLine is a counselling service for children and young people. You can contact ChildLine in these ways:
childline.org.uk - Tel: 0800 11 11