I saw Sebastian (not his real name) at the Emergency Room at the Institute of Mental Health (IMH) about two months ago after he almost took his own life. He was facing problems at work and with his marriage, and had turned to alcohol to relieve his stress.
One evening, he had returned home to find that his wife had moved out with their toddler Maggie. She also blocked his calls and messages.
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