ALCOHOL AND MENTAL HEALTH
Alcohol is a depressant drug which dulls the actions of the brain. Although it may
seem stimulating at first, this effect is short-lived.

Depressant drugs may make you lose some of your inhibitions and also lower your
efficiency at tasks involved with co-ordinated movements – like driving a car and many
skills you perform at work. Heavy drinking is often linked to depression and other mental
health issues. It is also a contributing factor in many suicides. Most people who take
their own life tell someone about their plan or give warning signs.

HAVE YOU HEARD SOMEONE SAY:

• My family would be better off without me
• You'll be sorry when I'm gone
• There's nothing I can do to make it better
• Life isn't worth living

IF YOU SUSPECT SOMEONE IS CONSIDERING SUICIDE

• Take them seriously and be willing to listen
• Take the initiative and voice your concern
• Get professional help

HELPLINES