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This gay dating app is using its platform to highlight suicide prevention
Daddyhunt, which boasts around 4 million members, is using its platform and social media channels to focus on suicide awareness and prevention and domestic violence. Since the creation of the Daddyhunt website over 15 years ago, “Daddyhunt has focused on educating its members about sexual health issues as well as creating a stigma-free environment for […]
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Gay guys open up about some of the social issues that our community is facing
Still so far to go…
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Boyfriend and family of young man who died by suicide to host one last party
The boyfriend and family of a young man who died after taking his own life is to host a party in his honour to raise money for the charity, YoungMinds.
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On International Mens Day, suicide is the silent killer we should be focused on
In this article, I am reaching out to tell you are not alone and to ask you to PLEASE find the courage to be.
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COMMENT | As suicide amongst LGBT+ teens remains high, more needs to be done to stop bullying
This week is Suicide prevention week, a chance to be informed of how to prevent a friend or loved one from taking their life. Advice that, sadly, is much needed in the LGBTQ community.
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Calls to stop saying “commit suicide” as it’s outdated
A letter signed by Stephen Fry, Will Young and Sadiq Khan and 127 others is urging journalists to stop using the phrase “commit suicide”.
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COMMENT | 13 Reasons Why, we need more Saved By The Bell for our mental health
As I write this I have just realised how long it has been since I have written an article or a proper story. How long it has been since I felt really okay and that I might have suffered a PTSD related setback. Why has this happened I wonder: I felt so good a few […]
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Looking Out For These 10 Signs Could Save Your Friend’s Life
If you’re concerned about the mental health of a friend of family member psychotherapist Andrew Smith has ten top signs that you should look out for. Top 10 Signs Your Friend Might Need Help 1. Social Withdrawal. This is when someone may become more withdrawn from social activities, and not be as interested in going […]
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COMMENT: Could Therapy Save Your Life?
As a psychotherapist, the current news around suicide, immigration, and HIV transmission, troubles me greatly. It is only a matter of months since we heard that Vikki Thompson, despite being known to be at serious risk in custody, was sent to a male prison anyway, resulting in her making the upsetting decision to end her […]
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34 Per Cent Of Young Lesbian Gay And Bi People Tried To Commit Suicide Last Year
A new report from LGBT mental health charity PACE shows that 34 per cent of young LGB people have tried to commit suicide in the last year.