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11 threats of suicide and one attempt during lockdown say police

16 mental health related calls in one week

People who are suffering during this lockdown are being urged to seek help.

Last week emergency services received 16 calls related to mental health issues. 

Police have also revealed that during the current lockdown one person has attempted to take their own life and 11 people have made threats of suicide.

The data, from 3 March to 21 March, has been compiled by the Isle of Man Constabulary.

Superintendent Stephen Maddocks says lockdown is becoming untenable for some:

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