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Sajid Javid: What can be done to help prevent suicide?

The former Health Secretary lost his brother Tariq to suicide in 2018.

Former Health Secretary Sajid Javid lost his brother Tariq to suicide in 2018. It is the number one cause of death for young people and biggest killer of men under 50.

In a personal report for the 麻豆社 Radio 4 Today programme, Sajid speaks to people in Bristol, where he grew up, whose lives have been affected by suicide and also speaks to the chief exec of the Samaritans and other mental health campaigners.

He then tells Today's Martha Kearney what he thinks the government should be doing to help with suicide prevention.

If you are suffering distress or despair and need support, including urgent support, a list of organisations that can help is available at bbc.co.uk/actionline, or you can call for free to hear recorded information on 0800 066 066

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