A suicide prevention charity helpline experienced its “busiest day ever” after troubled Coronation Street character Aidan Connor killed himself, prompting a flood of requests for help from young people. A suicide prevention charity helpline experienced its “busiest day ever” after troubled Coronation Street character Aidan Connor killed himself, prompting a flood of requests for help from young people. @theCALMzone @samaritans❤️ — Shayne Ward (@shayneTward) May 9, 2018 Mr Flynn said: “Suicide is no soap opera. “We believe that everyone can help to prevent suicide, not least by opening a conversation with young people about keeping suicide-safe. Papyrus asks us all to shatter the silence around suicide and help to save young lives.” – The Papyrus HopeLineUK is available on 0800 068 4141Press Association

Source: Irish Independent May 10, 2018 11:26 UTC