# Samaritans hopes EastEnders mental health storyline will ‘help tackle stigma’

By Wendy Robinson — 2026-04-09

Suicide prevention charity Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) also advised on last year’s episode featuring Phil Mitchell.

Wendy Robinson, director of services at Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM), said: “EastEnders has always done a great job at shining a light on important issues through the stories they choose to explore, and we’ve been really pleased to support them in presenting this one in a safe and responsible way.

“Talking about suicide and bringing these stories onto our TV screens helps to break down the stigma surrounding it, which will ultimately save lives.”

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