Charities report that the cost of living crisis is having a significant impact on mental health.
Last year 5,583 suicides were registered in England and Wales which was 6.9% higher than in 2020, according to the Office for National Statistics.
The Samaritans say that with over 1.5 million people currently on a waiting list for help, the cost of living crisis could put the mental health system "on the brink of collapse." She added: "The next Labour government will enshrine a truly preventative approach to mental health, opening mental health hubs in every community."
"Fundamentally I believe we must do more to lower the suicide rate for no other reason than it's in all of our interests to do so."He is calling for a Commons debate on how the government can work with charities, like the Samaritans, to achieve the lowest ever recorded suicide rate. The former health Secretary, Sajid Javid, has supported a digital suicide prevention service called 'Shout'.He spoke at an event launching aMr Javid said: "Every 90 minutes someone loses their life to suicide. This report is not only timely but needed."
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