If you are feeling suicidal, it can be difficult to bring the subject up and find the words to describe your feelings, particularly if you're not good at opening up in the first place. You may feel worried about how someone will react. But people are often more willing to listen than you might think.

There are many types of support available but the important thing is to start talking to someone. Talking to a friend or a professional is almost always the first step towards feeling better.

• If you are feeling suicidal at any age, phone SAMARITANS on 116123
  free 24-hour service. Or visit samaritans.org
• If you are feeling low, anxious or depressed, phone BREATHING SPACE on 0800 838587
  free to call between 6pm and 2am. Or visit breathingspace.scot
• If you are under 35 and having thoughts of suicide or if you are concerned about a young person, phone HOPELINE UK on 0800 068 4141
  free to call between 9am and midnight. Or text 07860 039967
• If you are a young person, you can also phone Childline on 0800 1111 or visit www.childline.org.uk
• If you are a worried parent or carer contact your GP or contact SAMH's Well-Informed service on 0800 073 0918 or visit www.samh.org.uk
• Watch this video, prepared by the partnership.
• Visit www.chooselife.net for an understanding of Scotland's strategy.