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Would you like to help the BBC break down Taboo

It is an astonishing but sad truth that thousands of people try to take their own lives every week of the year in the UK.   But despite those incredible numbers the subject is still shrouded in stigma and secrecy.

The BBC has the opportunity to make a film to be broadcast in March 2008 on BBC One which will help break down those taboos and we would like your help.

We would like to talk to anyone who has attempted to take their own life and who would be prepared to talk about the circumstances which led up to their attempt and what has happened to them since. We want to make a film that will connect with the audience and by sharing experience benefit others who are feeling isolated with nowhere to go.

In particular – but not exclusively - we would like to hear from people who, despite having reached the depths of despair, are trying to turn their lives around with the support of various projects.

In addition to these testimonies we would also like to speak to people who have lost someone dear to them through suicide after a period of severe depression or despair.

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