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I'm really struggling with depression and it's causing headaches quite often. On top of that, there are moments when I have thoughts about suicide. What should I do?

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I'm really struggling with depression and it's causing headaches quite often. On top of that, there are moments when I have thoughts about suicide. What should I do?

Managing depression and suicidal thoughts requires immediate attention. from psychiatry

Last updated on 22 Jan 2025

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Last updated on 22 Jan 2025

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