Summer’s here. But, for many, the long sunny days can highlight the darker times. In fact, we receive 25% more calls to our helpline during the summer months.
If you’re struggling right now, remember, we’re here for you every day. Our life-saving helpline is here for anyone affected by suicide or suicidal thoughts, and our site has loads of tools and resources packed with practical advice.
Marij’s story: I was secretly using helplines to get me through
To her family and friends, Marij was happy, but she was secretly leaning on helplines to get her through panic attacks and suicidal thoughts. She wants everyone to know they have somewhere to turn when they feel alone.
It’s t-shirt weather and we have some CALM ones you can wear. Choose from our merch range of fresh tees and other clobber, and know that every time you buy something you’re doing the best kind of saving - life-saving.
People experience suicidal thoughts for many reasons – and they can be a result of a combination of things. Anyone can have them, and there is nothing wrong with you if you or the person you care about is experiencing thoughts about taking their own life.
If you or someone you know is experiencing suicidal thoughts CALM’s here to help.
For the latest episode of our Under The Surface podcast with Original Penguin we have Sir Bradley Wiggins as a guest.
Despite his incredible achievements on the track, he opens up about his personal struggles, and candidly discusses his darkest moments, including his experience of being sexually abused by his first coach at 13 and the deep-seated issues of self-worth that followed.
Want to become a CALM Mental Health Champion - someone with an enhanced understanding of mental health, and the basic strategies to support themselves, and the people in their life? Yes? Then take our course.
It takes about an hour, you’ll know way more about mental health by the end - and there’s a quiz to make sure that you’ve picked up the information.
