Signs offer reassurance along a path that follows steep sea cliffs on the outskirts of Saltburn to support those who might be contemplating suicide. The messages have been placed there by local man, Paul Waugh, a former Coastguard who has taken on the responsibility of trying to reduce the number of suicides along this stretch of sea cliffs.
Increased social isolation, loneliness, health anxiety, economic pressures and stress are leading to increased concern for mental health issues during the Coronavirus pandemic. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, who returned to Downing Street this week after recovering from Covid-19, said the country needed to continue its lockdown measures to avoid a second spike in infections.
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