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Suicide

Cuts will rip the heart out of Samaritans at a time when it's never been needed more
Laura Cooke

Cuts will rip the heart out of Samaritans at a time when it's never been needed more

Closing Samaritans branches will lead to issues with confidentiality, privacy and volunteer safeguarding
This pharmacy prescribes words and poems to cure your tattered soul
Robin Ince

This pharmacy prescribes words and poems to cure your tattered soul

So-called 'deaths of despair' are rising in the UK. Labour must act on this silent epidemic
James Rose

So-called 'deaths of despair' are rising in the UK. Labour must act on this silent epidemic

Mental health impact of debt and cost of living must stop being overlooked
Julie Bentley

Mental health impact of debt and cost of living must stop being overlooked

100 students die by suicide at university each year. These parents are fighting to change that
Mental health

100 students die by suicide at university each year. These parents are fighting to change that

Advertising helps fund Big Issue’s mission to end poverty
Rizzle Kicks' Jordan Stephens: 'Men, you are beautiful. Just accept it'
Jordan Stephens

Rizzle Kicks' Jordan Stephens: 'Men, you are beautiful. Just accept it'

Small talk has saved 20 per cent more lives on the railways in 2018
Activism

Small talk has saved 20 per cent more lives on the railways in 2018

Scottish suicide rates are falling, but more is still needed on prevention
News

Scottish suicide rates are falling, but more is still needed on prevention