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Simon says with his Mental Health in The Last three decades

Poor treatment and aftercare for people who hurt themselves or attempt suicide is putting your life in danger, The Royal College of psychiatrists. to judge

from a professional Mental Health , Suicide Risk .

Simon Rose , who has attempted suicide many times, told Bbc News it 18, took months to get to aftercare.

Nhs England said that reducing the suicide rate was a "NHS a priority".

Simon's parents acted as foster carers for numerous children, and he experienced feelings of loss and abandonment, each time a foster child who is leaving brothers and sisters.

"It took a few years of therapists poking around in my head to get me to a point where I'm able to see that I was not aware that the people at arm's length to avoid getting close to people, which would in consequence leave," he said.

"I kept people at arm's length to want to the adult age, to be largely invisible.

"Always feeling inferior, always the feeling of being judged negatively, I came to a point where I thought to be disposable to me.

"If my mood was low/low, I fight these feelings of inferiority.

"It is fair to say that my treatment within the service was spotty, which I think is The Experience of most of the people I speak of, the been in similar situations.

"There have been times when I've left Myself very much to Myself , with very little support in keeping me safe. "

Depressive episodes

Last year, the UK suicide rate with people born in the 1960s and 1970s, The Most vulnerable. The Office for National statistics said changes to the way the figures are recorded, can be used for some of The Rise .

experts are now calling for all self-harm patients will be offered a safety Plan - an agreed series of tailor-made activities and guidance to help you deal with depressive episodes, help.

But Simon, from Derbyshire, said: "After one of my first instructions, I received a security Plan through the mail 18 months after I was discharged.

"If I fight, I'm looking for things strengthen my negative view of self - not on a safety Plan for discharge, that is a message that I was worthless.

"There was a time when I already have a generic Plan , which has little or no relevance for me. And to be honest, if not personally, for me, it is quite pointless

"For something, that would be a partner of The First safe step. But for others, the same action could have a negative effect.

"Each trip is unique and security plans need to be created, tailored to you. "

'resting'

Another patient, in his 20s, from London, told Bbc News : "I thought I was divorced and really felt very low.

"I noticed the signs and had a GP appointment, where The Doctor said he would take me for a little advice.

"About eight weeks later, I got an E-Mail telling me that actually the consultation recommendations were available where I lived.

"In the meantime, I had My Own way, and supports me.

"But if I was able to, I don't really know where I landed. "

'Let-down'

Dr Huw stone, said the presidency of the patient, the safety of the group at The Royal College of psychiatrists, the patients, especially those under 30, were systematically in The Most vulnerable state.

"With hospital admissions for self-injurious under the age of 30 has More Than doubled in The Last 10 years, there has never been a more important time to ensure patients the care they need," he said.

An Nhs England official said: "While the suicide rate decreased in The Last 10 years, you can reduce even further an NHS priority, and in The Last three years, as part of our long-term planning, we have invested to ensure that each General Hospital has now experts-mental-health-teams on hand, for patients who have harmed themselves. "

If you or someone you know, feel emotionally distressed,

in addition, you can use the Samaritan to call for free on 116 123 (UK and Ireland). The spirit also has a confidential telephone Hotline - 0300 123 339 (Monday-Friday, 09:00-18:00).

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Source of news: bbc.com