In the course of my research, I have come across many inquest reports in which there appeared to be all the hallmarks of an antidepressant-related death, but where there was no mention of medication.
However, in several reports, treatment by a GP or psychiatric services was implied, through phrases such as “struggling with depression” or “sought help from a GP”.
Many local newspapers now give a minimal amount of information. I have included links to some of these reports, where the impulsive, reckless or violent behaviour involved is typical of antidepressant-induced deaths.
The format of the list is as follows: Name (with Hyperlink); Occupation; Age; Location; Evidence; Cause of Death.
I hope that I have not intruded on anybody’s private grief by collating this information. However, if you are related to one of the victims, and do not wish your relative’s name to be included, please send an email to brian@antidepaware.co.uk with the details, and their name and link will be removed.
I should also be grateful to hear from anybody who can either confirm whether or not antidepressants were being taken by the victim at the time of the tragedy, or at any time during the previous year.
The summaries below all relate to inquests carried out in England or Wales in 2017:
Aaron Ansbro, 23 (Lancashire).”History of depression.” Combination of drugs
Aaron Aston, ex-soldier, 35 (Hampshire). PTSD. Hanged
Aaron Joyce, 23 (Essex). Took his life
Aaron Michel, 36 (Somerset). Saw mental health teams. Hanged
Abu Bokker Ali, 18 (West Sussex). Treated by MH services. Took carfentanil
Adam Cowell, decorator (Lancashire). “Anxiety medication,” Overdose of cocaine
Adam Longley, 30 (Essex). “History of depression.” Hanged
Adam Standing, 38 (Oxfordshire).”Struggled with depression.” Hanged
Agnes Bartos, 52 (Norfolk). “Worried.” Hanged
Aidan Knight, ex-soldier, 29 (West Sussex). “Diagnosed with symptoms of PTSD.” Hanged
Aine Jones, 23 (Bedfordshire). “Battled depression.” Overdose of drugs
Alan Potter, 45 (Portsmouth). “Reviewed by MH team.” Struck by lorry
Alex Byers, 33 (Newcastle). “Depressed and suffered from low mood swings.” Drowned in river
Alex Moore-Martin, 26 (Hertfordshire). “Depressed for years.” Hanged
Alex Quealy, estate agent, 23 (Kent). Hanged
Alex Wheeler, insurance worker, 21 (Surrey). “History of depression.” Hanged
* Alexander Habib-Shaheed, 32 (Highpoint Prison). Hanged
Alexander Hocken, student nurse, 31 (Dorset). “Suffering from depression.” Overdose of painkillers
* Ali Hussan, 37 (Sheffield). “Concerns about his mental health.” Fell from bridge
Allan Worrall, (North Wales). “Mental health issues.” Hanged
Alon Eliashar, entrepreneur, 23 (Hertfordshire). “Feeling anxious and depressed.” Hanged
Amanda McShee, 53 (Essex). Jumped from bridge
* Amandeep Garcha, accountant, 34 (Kent). Jumped from motorway bridge
Amber Baker, 18 (Kent). “Mental health issues.” Struck by train
* Amelia Willis, schoolgirl, 16 (Somerset). Took her life
Amir Faizi, 31 (Pentonville Prison). “Vulnerable.” Hanged
Andrew Duncanson, 45 (Berkshire). “Not happy.” Hanged
Andrew Green, farmer, 33 (Shropshire). Took his life
Andrew Kenna, scientist, 57 (Essex). Ingested cyanide
Andrew Scott, 42 (Sunderland). “History with mental health services.” Stabbed himself
Aneta Jarosz, 35 (Wiltshire). “Suffering from depression.” Hanged
Angelo Harris, contractor, 50 (North Devon). “Suffered from depression.” Hanged
Annabel Lewis, schoolgirl, 15 (Staffordshire). Referred to CAMHS. Asphyxiated
Anthony Brett, unemployed, 51 (West Yorkshire). “Cycle of alcohol & depression.” Struck by car
Anthony Ducie, 55 (Cumbria). “Suffering from a lot of stress.” Hanged
Anthony Gough, sales assistant, 32 (North Wales). Drowned in sea
Anthony Harris, 73 (South Devon). Overdose of morphine
* Anthony Hills, 65 (Kent). Hanged
Anthony Rose, 17 (South Devon). Referred to CAMHS. Hanged
Anthony Wynn, 68 (Herefordshire). Overdose of drugs
April Bradley, zookeeper, 30 (North Wales). “Suffered from depression.” Hanged
Arin Lyth, schoolboy, 13 (Teesside). “Spoke of his depression.” Hanged
Arkadiusz Dawid, 24 (North Wales). “Had been depressed.” Struck by train
Arthur Morley, prisoner, 72 (Grendon Prison). Hanged
Arwel Davies, 35 (Swansea). “Issues with depression.” Overdose of heroin
Aston Jones, 19 (Surrey). “Had a difficult life.” Combination of drugs
Ausama Khalil, artist, 50 (Middlesbrough). “Depressed.” Found at home
* Barbara Ellis, 52 (Gloucestershire). Grieving. Found on motorway
Barry Fielding, 82 (Lancashire).”Suffered from depression and anxiety.” Found at home
Barry McDonald, taxi driver, 35 (Bolton). “Struggled with depression.” Hanged
Barry Reed, 36 (Somerset). Hanged
Ben Good, financial analyst, 38 (North London). “Distressed.” Suffocated
Ben McManus, accountant, 26 (North Wales). Hanged
Benjamin Fields, 33 (Brighton). “Suffered from depression and anxiety.” Hanged
Benjamin Terranova, 28 (Kent). “Suffered from depression and anxiety.” Combination of drugs
Bernard Phillips, 35 (Manchester). “Chronic bipolar affective disorder.” Hanged
Beth Fitton, schoolgirl, 13 (West Yorkshire). “Difficult transition.” Hanged
Beth Whitchurch, prisoner, 31 (Eastwood Park prison). “Diagnosed with severe depression.” Killed herself
Boris Johnston, 19 (Bristol). “Regularly saw his GP.” Hanged
Bethany Shipsey, 21 (Worcestershire). “Ongoing treatment for mental health issues.” Overdose of DNP
* Brandon Barker, schoolboy, 13 (Essex). Hanged
* Brenda Khan, retired police officer, 73 (East London). “Suffering from depression.” Fell from viaduct
Brendan Hughes, 37 (Wiltshire). “Took tablets.” Unascertained
Brian Keeney, 41 (Essex). Hanged
Brian Smith, 72 (West Midlands). Stabbed himself
Brian Wills, 65 (Essex). “Anxiety and panic attacks.” Struck by train
Caitlain Wright, 17 (Northumberland). Overdose of meds
* Callum Cooper, 16 (Dorset). Hanged
* Callum King, 18 (Brighton). “Struggling with mental illness.” Fell from pier
Callum Smith, 27 (Bristol Prison). “Struggled with mental illness.” Hanged
* Calum Rowe, 27 (Kent). “Depression.” Found in woodland
* Cameron Harvey, 23 (Suffolk). Struck by train
Cameron Ray, 19 (Suffolk). Hanged
Caroline Baker, 55 (South Devon). “Agreed to restart her medication.” Stabbed herself
Caroline Hunt, 53 (Foston Hall Prison). Hanged
Caroline Wilson, 37 (Staffordshire). “History of depression.” Hanged
Carrol Steer, 72 (Hampshire). “On several medications.” Hanged
Catherine McColl-Sutherland, 46 (Surrey). “Lived with depression.” Hanged
Catherine McGonagle, 34 (Oxfordshire). “Battling with depression.” Struck by car
Catherine Vickers, 39 (Surrey). Grieving for son. Hanged
Ceri Sheehan, schoolboy, 15 (Hertfordshire). Treated for depression & ADHD. Hanged
* Cerys King, 18 (South Yorkshire). “Suffering from depression.” Took her life
Charles Evenden, student, 17 (Leicestershire). Hanged
Charles Hadley, retired businessman, 88 (West Midlands). “Started to become depressed.” Hanged
Charles Moodie, ex-driver, 52 (Wiltshire). Struck by train
* Charlie Watkins, student, 22 (North Yorkshire). Hanged
Charlotte Baron, schoolgirl, 14 (Greater Manchester). “Seen by a mental health worker.” Hanged
* Charlotte Cash, 34 (Greater Manchester). Struck by train
Cheyenne Crocker, 25 (Swansea). Hanged
Chloe Morris, schoolgirl, 13 (Bristol). Hanged
Chris Beardshaw, prisoner, 37 (Leeds Prison). “Distressed.” Hanged
Christopher Ditchburn, doctor, 47 (Teesside). Fell from viaduct
Christopher Green, teacher, 44 (Cheshire). History of anxiety and depression.” Hanged
Christopher Hope, prisoner, 28 (Holme House). Hanged
Christopher Miesner, 41 (Wiltshire). Hanged
Christopher Nevard, prisoner, 32 (Essex). In MH unit. Hanged
* Christopher Reeves, 45 (Dorset). Struck by train
Christopher Small, chef, 44 (County Durham). Hanged
Christopher Southgate, university lecturer, 52 (Isle of Wight). “Troublesome time.” Asphyxiated
Christopher Wildsmith, 48 (Lincolnshire). “Upset.” Shot himself
Christopher Wood, 66 (Bournemouth). “Withdrawn.” Drowned in sea
Clive Thornton, 40 (Hampshire). “History of depression.” Hanged
Colin Curzon, 36 (Cheshire). “Upset.” Overdose of Gabapentin & Tramadol
Colin Perry, prisoner, 33 (Nottingham Prison). “Mental health issues.” Hanged
Colin Taylor, 36 (North Yorkshire). “Problems.” Hanged
Conner Brown, farmer, 20 (Hull). Treated in MH unit. Drowned in river
Connor Green, 19 (Cheshire). Referred to CAMHS. Combination of drugs
* Connor Johnson, 22 (Hampshire). “Suffered anxieties.” Struck by vehicle
Coral Moon, 23 (Hertfordshire). Treated by psychiatrist. Struck by train
* Courtney Smith, 18 (Cornwall). “Battling mental health problems.” Overdose of paracetamol
Craig Johnson, insurance worker, 24 (Norwich). “Struggled with depression.” Asphyxiated
Craig Wood, 34 (Teesside). “Under considerable stress.” Carbon monoxide poisoning.
Cyrus Karumba, soldier, 36 (Oxfordshire). Saw doctor about stress. Hanged
Dafydd Dafis, actor, 58 (North Wales). “Depression.” Hanged
Dagmara Przybysz, schoolgirl, 16 (Cornwall). Hanged
Daisy Ho, student, 20 (Cardiff). “Suffered from depression.” Hanged
Damien DeSouza-Kirby, 38 (Preston). “Relationship problems.” Hanged
Daniel Campbell, 25 (Northumberland). “Mind and capacity for rational thinking affected by illness.” Struck by train
Daniel Dunkley, prisoner, (Woodhill Prison). “Agitated, worried, anxious and angry.” Hanged
Daniel Green, student, 18 (Bristol). Asked about counselling. Hanged
Daniel Harding, technician, 24 (Lincolnshire). “Transferred to psychiatric service.” Hanged
Daniel Howard-Prince, 35 (Buckinghamshire). “History of mental health issues.” Drowned in river
Daniel Lech, decorator, 33 (North London). Hanged
Daniel Smith, 25 (Cheshire). Left MH unit. Died in fire
Daniel Voysey, 34 (Essex). “Suffered from depression.” Jumped from multi-storey car park
Daragh Byrne, builder, 45 (North London). “Suffering from depression.” Struck by train
Darren Hewitt, 39 (Middlesbrough). “Mental health issues.” Took his life
* Darren Smythe, 51 (Grimsby). Hanged
Daryl Hargrave, 22 (Winchester Prison). “Suffered from mental health problems.” Hanged
David Anderton, 56 (North Wales). “He’d just had enough.” Struck by train
David Cornes, 82 (Cheshire). “Personality disoreder.” Drove his car into parked lorry
David Howell, 43 (Norfolk). “Symptoms of depression.” Hanged
David Knight, 29 (Cornwall). Treated in MH unit. Struck by train
David Metcalf, 54 (County Durham). “Visited by mental health worker.” Drowned in sea
David Moran, 49 (Cheshire). “Bi-polar.” Overdose of prescribed meds
David Peters, student, 20 (Stoke-on-Trent). “Suffering from depression.” Took poison
David Read, 29 (Norfolk). Referred to MH team. Combination of drugs
David Swankie, engineer, 29 (Wigan).”Struggled to cope.” Hanged
* David Thomas, 46 (North Wales). Struck by train
David Webster, 81 (North Devon). “Suffered from loneliness.” Hanged
David White, 44 (Lancashire). “Up and down emotionally.” Inhaled helium
* Dawid Garus, 20 (North Wales). Hanged
Dayton Hodgkiss, 34 (Stoke-on-Trent). “Suffered from depression.” Combination of heroin & alcohol
Dean Brewin, 25 (Bolton). Treated by MH team. Asphyxiated
Dean Gillespie, 43 (Kent). “Stressed and anxious.” Hanged
Declan Sullivan, 20 (Birmingham). “Sleeping problems.” Fell from flyover
Derek Clough, 89 (North Devon). “Concerns.” Drowned in river
Dervyn Thomas, 45 (North Wales). Treated in MH unit. Hanged
Dipa Lad, 36 (Nottinghamshire). Mental health issues. Hanged
Don Mohlabane, student, 18 (Hertfordshire). Stabbed himself
Donald Davies, 86 (Cheshire). Told GP about depression. Hanged
Dorothy Peacock, 56 (Teesside). “Had depression.” Drowned in river
Edwin O’Donnell, prisoner, 26 (Liverpool Prison). “Lonely.” Hanged
Eileen Blackwell, 73 (West Midlands). “Suffered from depression.” Fell from block of flats
Eileen Bridges, 82 (Somerset). “Suffering.” Overdose of Zopiclone
Elliot Hobson, 17 (Manchester).. “Suffering with depression.” Took his life
Elliot Stapleton-Giddins, chef, 18 (Buckinghamshire). Saw his GP. Hanged
Elliott Harris, 18 (Middlesbrough). “Had been to the doctors for low mood.” Hanged
Ellis Williams, IT worker, 26 (Bedfordshire). “History of depression.” Drowned in river
* Elsa Scaburri, student, 21 (Wiltshire). Hanged
Emma Ambler, 41 (West Sussex). “Suffered from depression.” Fell from multi-storey car park
* Emma Matthews, 30 (South Wales). Hanged
Emma May, 34 (Plymouth). “Went into a depression.” Overdose of Tramadol
* Erin Bushnell, 23 (Essex). “Mental health issues.” Overdose of Fentanyl
Erin Shepherd, chemist, 27 (Oxford). “Struggled.” Took cyanide
Eugene Byrne, ex-delivery driver, 60 (Greater Manchester). Treated by GP & MH nurse. Hanged
Felicity Hyde, 38 (Blackpool). Hanged
Finnian Lytle, student, 30 (Brighton). “Struggled with depression.” Ingested yew leaves
Francis Morris, 77 (Essex). Hanged
François Fauconnier-Tola, 36 (Berkshire). Hanged
Frank Barton, 45 (Kent). Treated in MH unit. Hanged
Gary Clark, decorator, 33 (Essex). “Mental health issues.” Hanged
Gareth Crabbe, ex-soldier, (Swansea). “Succumbed to PTSD and anxiety.” Hanged
Gary Slater, 48 (West Midlands). Hanged
Gary Tallett, 21 (Blackpool). “History of mental illness.” Overdose of Propranolol
Gary Webster, 39 (Grimsby).Combination of “prescribed medication and street drugs
Gavin Bullock, 39 (North Yorkshire). “Responding well to medication.” Hanged
Gavin Mason, schoolboy, 13 (Hampshire). “Found work stressful.” Hanged
* Gavin Rudd, bricklayer, 37 (Derbyshire). Hanged
Gemma Stone, 31 (Suffolk). “Suffered from depression, anxiety and stress.” Hanged
Geoffrey Leyland, 75 (Gloucestershire). “Under a lot of stress.” Struck by train
Geoffrey Maxted, HGV driver, 57 (West Midlands). Carbon monoxide poisoning
George Haddock, 82 (Suffolk). Saw GP. Set himself on fire in car
George Sellens, 63 (Somerset). “Mental health problems.” Overdose of painkillers
* George Titman, heating engineer, 20 (South Devon). Hanged
Georgia Brown, schoolgirl, 15 (Essex). Found in garden
* Georgia Walsh, 16 (Kent). Struck by train
Geraint Jones, farmer, 50 (North Wales). Shot himself
Gheorghe Ciobanu, 47 (Essex). ”Great deal of stress.” Hanged
Gillian Brown, 78 (North Devon). “Referred to psychiatric services.” Hanged
Glenn Lockey, 46 (Hampshire). “History of depression.” Combination of drugs
Graham Harrison, 60 (South Devon). “Long history of depression.” Cut his wrist
Graham Long, 45 (Hampshire). “Mild depression and anxiety.” Struck by train
Gurinder Rana, 38 (Berkshire). “Element of depression.” Hanged
Graham Slack, 62 (Norfolk). Drowned in river
Guy Alleston, farm worker, 56 (Suffolk).”Depressed.” Struck by train
Hannah Richards, vet, 63 (Swansea). Combination of veterinary drugs
* Hannah Webster, student, 20 (Essex). “history of interactions with mental health services.” Hanged
Harinder Garcha, finance manager, 34 (Kent). “History of depression and anxiety.” Drowned in river
Haris Chohan, 15 (Berkshire). Hanged
* Harriet Nicol, schoolgirl, 16 (Essex). Hanged
* Harry Ottaway, apprentice, 20 (Norfolk). Hanged
Hazel Nunn, charity worker, 36 (County Durham). Suffering with “paranoia and anxiety.” Struck by car
Helen Turrell, veterinary nurse, 33 (Lincolnshire). “In a bad place.” Overdose of animal meds
Henry Bean, 21 (Southampton). “Suffering from depression and anxiety.” Found at home
Henry Spooner, 21 (Staffordshire). “Visited his GP for depression.” Fell from bridge
* Holly Broadhead, schoolgirl, 16 (West Yorkshire). Hanged
Horatiu Todea, 27 (East London). Struck by tube train
Hugh Cox, hospital consultant, 61 (Dorset). “Indication he may harm himself.” Drowned in sea
Iain Connor, chef, 27 (Hertfordshire). “History of mental health issues.” Hanged
Ian Bellows, dockworker, 56 (Southampton). Grieving. Jumped from bridge
Ian Doney, shop worker, 51 (Grimsby). “Received support” in MH unit. Hanged
Ian Durrands, 63 (Suffolk). On trial. Jumped from bridge
Ian Spink, 56 (Lincolnshire). Hanged
* Ibrahim Azeem, 31 (Nottinghamshire). In MH unit. Hanged
Irenuesz Losek, 42 (North London). “Suffered mental health issues.” Hanged
Ivan Russell, 48 (Wiltshire). “Suffered from anxiety.” Combination of drugs
Jack Davies-O’Neill, prisoner, 19 (Norwich Prison). Hanged
Jack Portland, 29 (Buckinghamshire). “Struggle with mental health issues.” Found dead
Jack Waterman, 22 (Kent). “Diagnosed with depression.” Hanged
James Bowyer, waiter, 40 (Beachy Head). Fell from cliff
James Bradley, 19 (Hampshire). Previous overdose. Hanged
James Doherty, 16 (Lancashire). Hanged
James Dowling, computer programmer, 27 (Beachy Head). “Work-based stress.” Fell from cliff
James Francis, 81 (Norfolk). “Taking medication and had seen a mental health nurse.” Died in house fire that he started
James Matthew, 80 (Lincolnshire). “Concerns.” Asphyxiated
* James Spain, unemployed, 53 (Kent). Hanged
Jamie Crighton, 25 (Sunderland). “Suffered from depression.” Overdose of Quetiapine
Jamie Fairclough, 26 (Kent). Referred to MH team. Chemical asphyxiation
Jamie Gibson, 34 (Nottingham). “Struggling with mental health problems.” “Severe blood loss”
* Jasmine Bush, schoolgirl, 16 (Surrey). “Battle with depression.” Struck by train
Jason Monks, 16 (Wigan). “Troubled childhood.” Combination of meds
Jason Vince, 42 (Norfolk). “History of depression.” Overdose of paracetamol
Jay Hudson, electrical engineer, 26 (South Devon). “History of depression.” Fell from cliff
* Jemma Longthorp, 20 (Oxford). “Medication found nearby.” Found dead at home
Jennifer Taal, 48 (North Yorkshire). “History of mental health problems.” Took her life
Jenny McMahon, carer, 39 (South Devon). “History of depression.” Drowned in sea
* Jenny Swift, 49 (Doncaster Prison). Hanged
Jer Le Leow, student, 23 (East Sussex). “Suffered from depression.”. Drowned in sea
Jeremy Head, psychologist, 49 (Suffolk). “Mental health problems.” Hanged
Jihun Han, student, 19 (County Durham). Saw a GP. Hanged
Joan McTaggart, 49 (Essex). History of depression.” Overdose of morphine
* Joe Bartlett, prisoner, 36 (Norwich Prison). Hanged
Joe McIver, 36 (Sunderland). Drowned in river
Joey Rojas, student, 18 (North Wales). Hanged
John Clayton, researcher, 41 (Cardiff). “History of anxiety and depression.” Cut his wrist
John Cook, 39 (Wiltshire). “Difficult for him to cope.” Hanged
John Doody, 70 (Cornwall). Jumped from bridge
John Heald, prisoner, 53 (Hull Prison). “Upset.” Hanged
John Horton, 46 (Exeter Prison). Hanged
John Moll, retired doctor, 77 (Sheffield). “Suffering from depression.” Shot himself
John Stephenson, 85 (Nottinghamshire). “Change in demeanour.” Struck by train
John Williams, prisoner, 54 (Pentonville Prison). Hanged
Jon Daly, ex-jockey, 31 (Suffolk). “History of depression.” Hanged
Jonathan Morgan, 25 (Wiltshire). “Diagnosed with depression.” Hanged
Jonathan Palmer, prisoner (Wandsworth Prison). “Pre-existing psychiatric conditions.” Hanged
Joseph Beresford-King, 17 (Kent). Grieving. Found in woodland
Joseph Boseley, 21 (Berkshire). “Distressed.” Hanged
Joseph Lauder, 66 (County Durham). Struck by train
Joshua Jones, student, 15 (North Wales). Referred to CAMHS. Hanged
Juan Coto, sports psychologist, 47 (Surrey). Took his life
Julia Derbyshire, 16 (Warrington). “Developed mental health problems.” Hanged
Julian Zambra, company director, 58 (Hampshire). “Suffering from anxiety.” Carbon monoxide poisoning
Justin Christie, 23 (Kent). “Suffered from mental health issues.” Struck by train
Kamil Paszko, 19 (Reading). “Emotional.” Jumped from mororway bridge
Karen Vickers, 37 (Lincolnshire). “Mild depression.” Jumped from multi-storey car park
Karl Edgar, 33 (Essex). Hanged
Karl Parsons, driver, 39 (Somerset). “Stress and depression.” Shot himself
Karl Stevenson, 46 (Greater Manchester). “Anxiety and sleep deprivation.” Struck by train
* Kathleen Trimnell, ex-nurse, 72 (South Devon). “Receiving treatment.” Found in harbour
Katie Griffith, student, 18 (North Wales). “Under the care of adult MH services.” Struck by vehicle
Katrina Rolph, 20 (Norfolk), “Experiencing depression.” Hanged
Kayleigh Caesar, nurse, 28 (Kent). “Struggled with depression.” Hanged
Keith Folly, ex-postman, 40 (Slough). Combination of (unnamed) meds & alcohol
Keith Robinson, 48 (East London). “Severe bouts of depression.” Drowned in river
* Kenneth Gillespie, 63 (Grimsby). Struck by train
* Kevin Jacques, nurse, 31 (Derbyshire). Hanged
Kevin Taylor, 56 (Lincolnshire). “Darker side.” Struck by train
Kiki Grigat, facilities manager, 51 (East Sussex). Saw her GP. Drowned in sea
Kim Purdy, council employee, 35 (Essex). “High risk.” Hanged
Kirsty Johnson, 26 (Kent). “Under pressure.” Asphyxiated
Kirsty Robinson, 27 (Teesside). “Suffered from depression.” Combination of drugs
Krystyna Maliga, laundrette assistant, 61 (South Devon). “Problems.” Hanged
Kyle Hubbard, 28 (Plymouth). “History of paranoid feelings.” Stabbed himself
Kyle Jones, 29 (South Wales). Hanged
* Lanny Powell, ex-soldier, 52 (Grimsby). Struck by train
* Lara Nosiru, student, 23 (Bristol). Jumped from bridge
Laura Hyde, nurse, 27 (Plymouth). “Low in mood.” Injected anaesthetic drugs
Laura Stainton, 32 (Cumbria). “Problems included depression.” Overdose of methadone
Lauren Carr, 18 (Greater Manchester). “Struggled.” Hanged
* Lauren Lelonek, schoolgirl, 16 (Cheshire). Hanged
Lauris Trops, 27 (Suffolk). Hanged
Lawrence Williams, 49 (Lincolnshire). Killed his wife and hanged himself
Leah Hook, schoolgirl, 16 (Gloucestershire). Taken to see her GP. Hanged
Leah Ratheram, 20 (Birmingham). “Mood swings.” Hanged
Lech Augustynowicz, recycling worker, 55 (South Devon). Grieving. Hanged
Lee Caddy, builder, 42 (South Wales). Hanged
Lee Downey, 35 (County Durham). “Struggle with depression.” Found on beach
* Lee Evans, 23 (Essex). Hanged
Lee Jackson, carer, 34 (Middlesbrough). “Distressed.” Hanged
Lee Nicholson, 43 (Teesside). “Problems with depression.” Found at home
* Lee Ridgway, 16 (Cheshire). “Mental breakdown.” Struck by train
* Lee Sweeney, unemployed, 46 (South Devon). Hanged
* Leon Massingham, unemployed, 34 (Norfolk). Hanged
Leon Moretto, 37 (Staffordshire). “Low moods.” Hanged
Leslie Darlington, unemployed, 30 (South Wales). Diagnosed with schizophtenia. Hanged
Leszek Pioterek, 55 (Staffordshire). Hanged
Levi Smith, prisoner, 41 (Emley Prison). “Severe anxiety attack.” Hanged
Liam McEwen, 29 (Hertfordshire). “Saw a doctor” about depression. Hanged
Libby Collins, 29 (South Wales). “Suffered from severe depression.” Hanged
* Lisa Barnes, artist, 45 (Dorset). Struck by train
Lisa Boylan, 31 (North Wales). “Discharged from hospital.” Set herself on fire
Lorna Graves-Lynch, 38 (North Wales). Discharged from MH unit. Overdose of heroin
Louise Etherington, school pupil, 15 (Buckinghamshire). Transgender – “sessions with CAMHS.” Hanged
* Lucas Dean, apprentice, 20 (West Yorkshire). Hanged
Lucie Watt, 18 (East Sussex). Hanged
Lucy Casey, 29 (Teesside). “Suffered from depression.” Hanged
Luke Evans, 20 (Essex). “Mood had been up and down.” Hanged
Luke Howes, student, 21 (Berkshire). Treated in psychiatric hospital. Struck by train
Luke Moulding, 29 (Bedfordshire). Treated by MH team. Struck by train
* Luke Punchard, prisoner, 26 (Norwich Prison). Hanged
Lyndsey Higgins, 30 (Lancashire). “Had been depressed.” Hanged
* Maciej Wincenciak, 43 (Hull). “Suffering from depression.” Jumped from shopping centre
* Maisie Cousin-Stirk, schoolgirl, 16 (Nottinghamshire). “Depressed.” Found dead in woodland
Malvyn Fairclough, student, 23 (North London). “Felt inadequate.” Struck by tube train
Marcus Shaw, HGV driver, 43 (Cheshire). “Struggled with depression.” Found in woodland
Margaret Atkinson, prisoner, 47 (Low Newton Prison). “Mental health issues.” Hanged
* Margaret Tisson, school worker, 59 (East London). “Bouts of depression.” Struck by tube train
Marie Norris, 78 (West Sussex). Overdose of painkillers
Mark Fisher, writer, 48 (Suffolk). “Battled depression.” Hanged
Mark Hawker, 47 (Gloucestershire). “Period of depression.” Asphyxiated
Mark Smitherson, ex-firefighter, 51 (Nottinghamshire). Hanged
Marlon Dermaine, 50 (Birmingham). “Bi-polar.” Jumped from block of flats
Martin Allwood, 41 (Humber Bridge). Jumped from bridge
Martin Bridgman, 48 (Northampton). “Mental health issues.” Struck by lorry
Martin Rhisiart, professor, 43 (Cardiff). “Anxiety and depression.” Found at home
* Martyn Bunting, 29 (Suffolk). Hanged
Martyn Neale, vicar, 60 (Hampshire). Set himself on fire
Mary Evans, 72 (Shropshire). “History of depression.” Drowned in pond
Matthew Bates, 21 (Cheshire). “Suffred from depression.” Overdose of Pregabalin
Matthew David, 30 (Somerset). “Heard voices.” Fell from bridge
* Matthew Jones, 17 (Reading). Asphyxiated
Matthew Kendall, trainer, 39 (Shropshire). Shot himself
Matthew Lusted, 19 (Dorset). Hanged
Matthew Williams, 37 (South Wales). “Low mood mental health.” Hanged
Meera Dalal, 25 (Leicestershire). “Sought help from doctors.” Found at home
* Megan Dowsett, 18 (Essex). Known to MH services. Struck by train
Megan Hoyle, schoolgirl, 14 (Lancashire). “Became withdrawn.” Overdose of non-pescribed meds
* Melanie Wilson, 22 (Nottinghamshire). “Serious mental problems.” Found in garden
Melvin James, 36 (Wolverhampton). Fatally stabbed his sister, then himself
Meshaal Al-Muraiki, student, 20 (Cheshire). “Dependent on medication.” Overdose of Tramadol
* Mia Titheridge, 17 (Norfolk). In MH unit. Hanged
Michael Beck, retired stockholder, 62 (South Devon). “Depressed.” Battered his wife, then hanged himself
Michael Clark, 59 (Berkshire). “Suffering from years of depression.” Struck by train
Michael Heathcote, 64 (Essex). “Low mood.” Struck by train
Michael McCluskey, 43 (Kent). “Some prescription drugs.” Overdose of morphine
Michael Prestage, 52 (Lancashire). “Battled with depression.” Hanged
Michael Russell, retired army officer, 63 (Devon). “Suffering from depression.” Hanged
* Michael Treichl, 68 (Dorset) “Suffered from depression.” Found dead
Michaela Harkin, student, 20 (Greater Manchester). “Two different types of medication for an undisclosed medical condition.” Hanged
Michelle Barnes, prisoner, 33 (Low Newton Prison). Hanged
Michelle Woods, clinical psychologist, 36 (Cornwall). “Had suffered from depression.” Fell from cliff
Mike Collins, 56 (North Devon). “Bipolar.” Drowned in river
Miller Coyle, schoolboy, 15 (South Wales). Fell from cliff
* Mohammed Baz, butcher, 38 (North London). Struck by train
Natalie Welsh, pharmacy assistant, 37 (Brighton). Battling anxiety and depression.” Overdose of heroin
Nathan Bird, 19 (South Wales). Jumped from multi-storey car park
* Natasha Newell, schoolgirl, 14 (Kent). Treated at the Priory. Found dead
Nathan Saunders, shop worker, 20 (Cheshire). “History of depression.” Struck by train
Nathan Tomkins, 22 (Worcestershire). “Suffering from depression.” Hanged
Neil Steer, 73 (Hampshire). Grieving. Hanged
Nicholas Davies, 34 (North Wales). Drove his car into a gorge
Nicholas de Candole, pilot, 40 (Bristol). “Mental health problems.” Hanged
Nicholas Donohue, warehouse operator, 42 (Lancashire). “Very upset.” Hanged
Nicholas Mowl, 41 (West Midlands). “Troubled by a mystery trauma.” Struck by bus
* Nicholas Passfield, 24 (Essex). Hanged
Nicholas Wall, retired judge, 71 (Kent). “Nurse visited with his medication.” Hanged
Nicholas Weston, 23 (West Sussex), “Requiring inpatient treatment.” Fell from hospital roof
Nicola Edwards, medical secretary, 49 (Kent). “Battle with depression.” Cut her wrists
Nicole Lever, 17 (South Devon). Treated by CAMHS. Overdose of non-prescribed meds
Nigel Green, estate agent, 61 (South Devon). “Suffering from stress.” Hanged
Nigel Ordinans, retired brewery worker, 63 (Kent). “Under a lot of stress.” Battered his wife then decapitated himself in car
Noel Boylan, prisoner, 46 (Channings Wood Prison). Hanged
Nyah James, schoolgirl, 14 (Swansea). Overdose of meds
Oliver Hawe, 44 (East Sussex). “Mental health problems.” Drowned in sea
Oliver Marsh, landscape gardener, 38 (Hampshire). “History of depression.” Hanged
Oliver Wilkes, carpenter, 22 (West Midlands). Hanged
Ondrej Suha, prisoner, 19 (Brinsford YOI). Hanged
Owain Davies, student, 27 (Swansea). “Battle with depression.” Hanged
Owen McAloone, 48 (Cumbria). “Had anxiety and depression.” Hanged
Owen Wason, ex-marine, 26 (County Durham). PTSD. Hanged
Pablo Cazorla, 45 (Beachy Head). “Diagnosed with depression and anxiety.”Jumped from cliff
Paige Carr, 17 (County Durham). “Impulsive decision.” Hanged
* Paige Chester, 21 (Kent). Grieving. Found dead at home
Pamela Leiluga, ex-civil servant, 45 (Lancashire). “Suffering from depression.” Carbon monoxide poisoning
Patricia Oliver, 76 (Reading). Grieving. Overdose of prescribed meds
Patrick Blackie, 32 (Lancashire). “Depressed.” Hanged
Paul Adalsteinsson, 40 (London). Combination of prescribed meds
Paul Casey, builder, 41 (East Sussex). “Emotional distress.” Hanged
Paul Cooling, 50 (Nottinghamshire). “Suffered depression.” Overdose of painkillers
Paul Hayes, 46 (Hull). Hanged
Paul Hyam, retired prison officer, 78 (Somerset). Hanged
Paul Insull, roofer, 31 (Staffordshire). “History of depression.” Hanged
* Paul Lander, lorry driver, 30 (West Midlands). Killed his wife then hanged himself
Paul Poole, 48 (Wigan). “History of mental health problems.” Hanged
Paul Shortland, 53 (Gloucestershire). Hanged
Paul Sinclair, student nurse, 44 (East Sussex). OCD. Fell from cliff
Pauline Johnson, 69 (Essex). “Depressed.” Hanged
Pauline Lowe, finance clerk, 48 (Dorset). “Worrying.” Hanged
Pawel Krupiczojc, 39 (Herefordshire). “Talked with his doctor.” Hanged
* Pedro Gil, teacher, 50 (Bournemouth). Fell from multi-storey car park
Peter Corcoran, 47 (Dorset). “History of depression.” Overdose of meds
Peter Docherty, 54 (West London). Treated in MH unit. Struck by train
Philip Langdon, student, 22 (Manchester). “Struggled with anxiety and depression.” Fell from balcony
Peter Peacock, 67 (Essex). Struck by train
Peter Sherwood, 67 (Suffolk). “Recurrent depressive disorder.” Set himself on fire
Peter Thomas, teacher, 54 (South Devon). “Distressed.” Jumped from cliff
Peter Watson, 69 (Kent). “Extreme OCD.” Jumped from multi-storey car park
Peter Wheeler, 39 (Hampshire). “Suffered from depression.” Overdose of painkillers & alcohol
Petrus Willemse, librarian, 60 (Oxford). “Couldn’t cope.” Hanged
Phil Smith, businessman, 52 (Dorset). “Suffered from depression.” Hanged
Philip Sewell, 24 (Norfolk). In hospital. Hanged
Phillip Brooks, 46 (Southampton). “History of drug use.” Struck by train
Phillip McCormack, 29 (Hampshire). “Diagnosed with depression.” Hanged
* Piotr Binkowski, builder, 41 (Kent). Hanged
Pippa McManus, schoolgirl, 15 (Manchester). Treated in the Priory. Struck by train
Polly Ross, 32 (East Yorkshire). Seen by psychiatrists. Struck by train
Pourya Jahanbakhsh-Kermani, gas engineer, 33 (Southampton). Struck by train
* Rachel Stoter, 18 (Suffokl). “Mental health problems.” Struck by lorry
Rasmus Weinhardt, factory worker, 61 (Kent). Hanged
* Rebecca Brabon, schoolgirl, 15 (South Wales). Asphyxiated
Rebecca de Roeper, schoolgirl, 16 (Suffolk). “Suffered occasional panic attacks.” Overdose of prescribed meds
* Rebecca Ovenden, doctor, 32 (Plymouth). “History of mental health issues.” Found at home
* Reece Baker, 23 (Somerset). “Suffering mental health problems.” Took his life
Richard Blane, 34 (Bristol). “After seeking help from MH services.” Jumped from bridge
* Richard Brewer, property developer, 53 (Dorset). Stabbed himself
* Richard Pitkin, businessman, 65 (Suffolk). Fatally stabbed his wife, then hanged himself
* Ricky Slade, 30 (Nottingham Prison). Hanged
Robert Jones, 56 (West Midlands). “Diagnosis of depression.” Stabbed himself
Robert Jones-Welch, ex-police officer, 50 (North Wales). “Distraught,” Hanged
Robert Jose, kitchen fitter, 43 (Cornwall). “Previously suffered from depression.” Jumped from cliff
Robert Kelly, 70 (Gloucestershire). Suffering difficulties. Set fire to summer house
Robert Preston-Jones, lawyer, 48 (Hertfordshire). “Problems.” Struck by train
Robert Stannard, 49 (South Devon). “Suffered with depression.” Inhaled gas
Robertas Klipo, 29 (Lincolnshire). “Became depressed.” Drowned in river
Robert Seddon, 29 (Bolton). “History of depression.” Overdose of heroin
Robert Smith, car salesman, 28 (Woverhampton). Hanged
Rodney Siziba, delivery driver, Oxfordshire. Struck by train
Ronald Bennett, 77 (Worcestershire). “Anxiety and delusional beliefs.” Hanged
Ronald Oliver, 57 (Tyneside). “Suffering acute depression.” Jumped from cliff
Rosalind Oppido, 58 (Northamptonshire). “History of anxiety and depression.” Drowned in reservoir
Rosemary Atkins, ex-soldier, 32 (Manchester). “History of depression.” Drowned in bath
Rosie Payne, shop assistant, 19 (Lancashire). “Anxiety attacks.” Hanged
Ross Carter, 20 (Buckinghamshire). Hanged
Ross Jackson, 27 (Bristol). “Suffered from depression.” Hanged
Roy Magil, 68 (Dorset). Electrocuted himself
* Ruslanas Ignatenka, prisoner, 35 (Swaleside Prison). “Treatment of mental health.” Cut his throat
Ryan Fews, engineer, 31 (Gloucestershire). “Personal issues.” Shot himself
Ryan Gorton, 19 (Deerbolt YOI). Hanged
Sabby Walsh, 32 (East Sussex). In MH unit. Hanged
* Saffron Pickering, 17 (Nottinghamshire). Found at home
Sam Abel, schoolboy, 14 (Worcestershire). “Shared with friends his depression.” Fell from multi-storey car park
Sam Symons, student, 19 (Bristol). Found in his room
* Sammi Kearsey, 29 (Gloucestershire). “Struggled with depression.” Hanged
Samuel Saunders, 27 (Kent). “Depressed for years.” Hanged
Sarah Clarke, 35 (East Yorkshire). Overdose of painkillers
Sarah Tyler, 39 (North Wales). In MH unit. Hanged
Sarah Wood, 30 (Teesside). “Bi-polar”. Overdose of drugs
Sarah-Jane Cunningham, 38 (Norfolk). “Severe anxiety.” Combination of meds & alcohol
* Scott Bevan, prisoner, 21 (Swansea Prison). Hanged
Scott Enion, ex-soldier, 45 (Kent). “History of depression.” Jumped from cliff
Scott Flavill, student, 17 (Essex). “Mental health issues.” Hanged
Serena Williams, nurse, 45 (Greater Manchester). “Suffered from depression.” Hanged
Sergegus Bujanovas, 28 (South Devon). “Struggling.” Hanged
Sharlene Godding, delivery driver, 27 (Bolton). “History of mental health.” Hanged
Shaun Coughlan, college lecturer, 32 (North Wales). Hanged
* Shaun Hume, 24 (Northumberland). Grieving. Drowned in river
Shaun Keen, police officer, 49 (Cornwall). “Fell into a deep depression.” Carbon monoxide poisoning
Sofia Legg, schoolgirl, 14 (Somerset). Referred to CAMHS. Hanged
Stefan Rychter, 33 (West Yorkshire). “Suffering from depression,” Hanged
Stefano Brizzi, prisoner, 50 (Belmarsh Prison). “Monitored for mental health issues.” Hanged
Steffan Bonnot, 17 (West Sussex). “Emotionally damaged.” Struck by train
Stepan Klimentjev, unemployed, 30 (Bristol). Jumped into gorge
Stephen Clark, 55 (South Devon). Combination of prescription meds
Stephen Dunning, engineer, 57 (Middlesbrough). “Facing worries.” Found in car
Stephen McDermott, 32 (Lancashire). Treated by MH services. Hanged
Stephen Mead, gardener, 53 (North Yorkshire). “Distraught and agitated.” Drowned in river
Stephen Parkin, farmer, 56 (Hertfordshire). “Stressed.” Hanged
Stephen Taylor, publisher, 65 (Leicestershire). “Difficulties.” Set fire to his office
Stephen Wheeler, 48 (Southampton). “Behaving out of character.” Asphyxiated
Stephen Woolley, ex-bank manager, 55 (Worcestershire). “Mental health problems.” Found in river
Steven Adams, 42 (Essex). In MH unit. Hanged
* Steven Ordoyno, 47 (Norwich). “Went to collect his prescription.” Combination of drugs
Steven Randall, 46 (West Wales). “Suffering with a range of mental illnesses.” Jumped from scaffolding
Steven Wright, 55 (Essex). Hanged
Stuart Churchill, 67 (South Wales). Struck by train
Stuart McKenzie, engineer, 33 (Cumbria). “Behaving out of character.” Hanged
Stuart Storr, 49 (Lancashire). “Troubled.” Hanged
* Susan Moulton, 57 (North Wales). “Bipolar.” Hanged
Tabussum Winning, 34 (Luton). “Depressed.” Battered her landlord to death and hanged herself
Tahmina Khayer, student, 17 (West Sussex). “Delays to getting her help.” Struck by train
Tarsem Lal, taxi driver, 34 (Coventry). “History of mental health problems.” Hanged
Terence Ellis, 66 (Essex), “Depressed.” Overdose of Propoxyphene
* Terence Pimm, 30 (Essex). “Released from MH unit.” Fell from multi-storey car park
Terry McKeown, electrician, 52 (Cheshire). “Suffered from low mood.” Hanged
Thomas Green, 21 (Greater Manchester). PTSD. Hanged
Thomas Shearer, student, 21 (Hampshire). “Had seen his GP for low mood.” Hanged
Thomas Whitfield, 62 (County Durham). In MH unit. Hanged
Tina Ritchie, 41 (Grimsby). “Suffered from depression.” Overdose of Propranolol
* Toby Parkinson, student, 20 (Kent). “Struggled with bouts of depression.” Found in woodland
Tom Morris, prisoner, 31 (Woodhill Prison). “Deteriorated mental health condition.” Hanged
Tommy Swales, 19 (Greater Manchester). “Began getting deprese.” Hanged
* Tony Hanley, police employee, 51 (South London). “Receiving CBT.” Shot himself
* Tony Walter, 52 (North London). Found at home
* Tracy Starling, 36 (Cornwall). Hanged
Travis Hunter, 32 (West Midlands). “History of mental health problems.” Inhaled helium
* Trevor Devamanikkam, retired vicar, 70 (Oxfordshire). Stabbed himself
Tristan Hicks, 20 (Cornwall). Discharged from psychiatric unit. Killed his baby boy, then hanged himself
Turgay Baltepe, 33 (Birmingham). “Concerns about his mental health.” Drowned in canal
Tyrese Glasgow, schoolboy, 12 (Greater Manchester). “Needed counselling.” Hanged
Valerie Grant, 73 (Staffordshire). “History of depression.” Struck by train
Vicky Payne, 40 (Stoke-on-Trent). “Badly affected by depression.” Overdose of heroin
* Vikki Thompson, 21 (Leeds Prison). Transgender. Hanged
Vince Dawes, tattooist, 49 (Gloucestershire). Hanged
Vittorio Petruzzelli, 26 (Greater Mabchester). Hanged
Waldemar Gajdowski, firefighter, 47 (Cumbria). “Suffering from depression.”. Alcohol toxicity
* Warren Hall, 25 (Leicestershire). Stabbed himself
Wayne Curran, plasterer, 37 (Oxfordshire). “History of depression.” Drove car into tree
William Brazil, landscape gardener, 48 (Surrey). Hanged
William Loveridge, 52 (Essex). “History of depression.” Drove car into river
Wojciech Rubaszniak, 26 (Buckinghamshire). “Mental health problems.” Struck by cars
* Zak Henry, 22 (Tyneside). “Struggled with anxiety.” Hanged
Zane Khan, cleaner, 36 (Hertfordshire). “Depressed.” Hanged
Zenon Trojanowski, ship’s captain, 55 (Essex).“Depressed.” Hanged
Zoe French, 32 (Kent). Bereaved. Combination of drugs
Zydrunas Jucys, gardener, 21 (Essex). Hanged
Total so far: 541
* inquest pending, adjourned or in progress
Related Inquest Reports:
“Suffering from Depression” – 2013 [360]
“Suffering from Depression” – 2014 [649]
“Suffering from Depression” – 2015 [794]
“Suffering from Depression” – 2016 [721]