'My patient brings the knife she intended to stab herself with into group therapy'

I work in a specialist mental health service. Every Monday, I worry my vulnerable patients will have died over the weekend

Monday morning is a worrying time as I wonder if anyone has died over the weekend. I work in a specialist mental health service for people who cope in ways that hurt them, have difficulties with relationships and often feel suicidal.

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In the UK and Ireland, Samaritans can be contacted on 116 123 or email jo@samaritans.org or jo@samaritans.ie. In the US, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is 1-800-273-8255. In Australia, the crisis support service Lifeline is 13 11 14. Other international suicide helplines can be found at www.befrienders.org.

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