Charities are calling for urgent government action to make sure Covid does not lead to a horrifying rise in suicides. They say more and more people – especially men – are struggling to cope with fears about the disease, unemployment and debt.
They warn the UK’s mental health crisis is already at “tipping point” as helplines are inundated with calls. And Boris Johnson must “wake up and set a long-term agenda” and increase inadequate funding.
Their demands come as former Coronation Street star Ryan Thomas revealed one of his much-loved pals killed himself in lockdown.
In an exclusive interview, Ryan, 36, said: “You’d never have known he was suffering. The night before he was on Instagram saying he was out for dinner.
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