Ten Things You Need to Know Today: Wednesday 10 Oct 2018

1. First suicide prevention minister appointed

For the first time, the UK has a minister for suicide prevention. Jackie Doyle-Price will co-ordinate a national effort to end the stigma which stops people with suicidal thoughts from seeking help. Theresa May made the announcement to mark World Mental Health Day. Some 4,500 people take their own lives in England every year.

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