Bear & Scully Podcast - #17 The Pain of Suicide: Seamus Waites

In this heart-wrenching episode of our podcast, we explore the painful topic of losing a loved one to suicide. Our guest, Seamus Waites, bravely shares his personal experience of losing his son to suicide at the young age of 21 and the devastating impact it had on him and his family.

This episode is a raw and emotional conversation that sheds light on a difficult topic. It's an essential listen for anyone who has been impacted by suicide or wants to better understand how to support those who are struggling with mental health issues.

We hope this episode will provide valuable insights into the mental health challenges that lead to suicide and offer practical advice on how to support those who are struggling with their mental health.

HELPLINE LINKS:

PHA Directory of Resources in Northern Ireland: https://www.publichealth.hscni.net/sites/default/files/2023-02/Northern%20Area%20Card%2002.23%20final.pdf

Samaritans: A 24/7 helpline providing emotional support for people who are experiencing feelings of distress or despair, including those that may lead to suicide. Phone: 116 123 (free from any phone)
Website: https://www.samaritans.org/

PAPYRUS: A national charity dedicated to preventing young suicide. The helpline is for anyone under the age of 35 who is feeling suicidal, or for anyone who is concerned about a young person who may be suicidal. Phone: 0800 068 41 41
Website: https://www.papyrus-uk.org/

CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably): A helpline for men who are feeling down or in crisis. Phone: 0800 58 58 58 (5pm to midnight every day)
Website: https://www.thecalmzone.net/

The Mix: A helpline for people under the age of 25 who are experiencing any kind of mental health problem. Phone: 0808 808 4994
Website: https://www.themix.org.uk/get-support/speak-to-our-team/the-mix-helpline

Mind: A mental health charity providing information and support to anyone experiencing a mental health problem. They have a helpline available for anyone in the UK who needs help and support. Phone: 0300 123 3393
Website: https://www.mind.org.uk/