Most people unaware how many others have suicidal thoughts – Samaritans survey
One in five people (20%) have suicidal thoughts during their lifetime but many are unaware how common the experience is, a survey for the Samaritans found.
Nearly three-quarters of the 2,000 people questioned (71%) did not realise how common suicidal thoughts were and less than half (45%) were comfortable discussing the subject.
By contrast, three in four people (74%) said they felt comfortable discussing mental health and wellbeing
