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New EastEnders Suicide Storyline Praised by Samaritans for Its Treatment of Character
Samaritans advised the BBC soap to portray Ravi Gulati’s self-harm and suicidal thoughts sensitively as his family helps him seek support.
- The BBC soap EastEnders is collaborating with the charity Samaritans to ensure a sensitive portrayal of character Ravi Gulati's mental health crisis and contemplation of suicide.
- Ravi Gulati's mental health deteriorated amid pressure from his criminal lifestyle and secret role as a police informant, compounded by guilt over his accidental involvement in his son Davinder "Nugget" Gulati's hospitalization.
- The plot reaches a critical point later this month when Ravi's family secures him help, while Lorna Fraser, head of the media advisory service at Samaritans, said the story helps "tackle stigma" and encourages viewers to seek support.
- Viewers affected by these themes can contact Samaritans in confidence on 116 123 in the UK and ROI, with the charity providing 24-hour support for anyone experiencing feelings of distress.
- EastEnders previously received praise from mental health charity Mind for its sensitive handling of Phil Mitchell's depression and psychosis, with Mind stating the story helped "build a greater understanding of what it's like for men experiencing suicidal feelings.
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