Readers Blog: Explore life’s options in hard times

Few things are more heartbreaking than hearing of the suicide of a young person, as I did today.

Please young people — whatever is going wrong in your life, it can be resolved. Everything feels more intense when you are young, because you are going through it for the first time.

If you are depressed and/or anxious, there are very effective treatments available now — medical, psychological and complementary. You can help your mood a lot by eating healthy, getting regular sleep and exercise, and staying away from drink and drugs.