Stories & blog
Damien’s story
"Talking about everything that’s happened to me for the first time has helped me so much. Since leaving James’ Place I don’t feel so isolated."...
Eastenders storyline shines light on male suicide
Yesterday on EastEnders, the character Phil Mitchell, played by actor Steve McFadden, attempted to take his own life. Sadly his story is not uncommon...
The Times and The Sunday Times Christmas Appeal: ‘My girlfriend’s instinct that something was wrong saved my life.’
Jack Wilson has struggled with anxiety since he was a teenager. At his lowest ebb last year he turned to James' Place...
The Times Appeal: ‘A YouTube video saved my life. Now I’m a martial arts champion.’
The UFC star Paddy Pimblett’s appeal to men with suicidal thoughts changed everything for Kieran Parton — but access to treatment depends on where you live...
The Times and Sunday Times Christmas Appeal: ‘We need a step change in how we think about suicide”
It is not just a mental health problem: it should be treated as a social and public health priority...
The Times and Sunday Times Christmas Appeal: ‘How I learnt to laugh in the face of despair’
Discovering a talent for stand-up has helped Matt Scully recover from a suicidal crisis and give back to James' Place...