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Manchester Evening News
Manchester Evening News
National
Sophie Halle-Richards

Desperate people who can't get help are looking for it online. The consequences can be shattering

The tragic death of the 'bright' and 'vivacious' mental health blogger, Beth Matthews, shone a light on the best and worst of the internet.

Despite sharing her own struggles online to empower and save the lives of others, ultimately, her own life could not be saved. She died after ingesting a deadly substance bought online whilst detained under the care of the Priory Hospital in Cheadle.

An inquest in Stockport, which concluded this week, revealed how at her most vulnerable, Beth was drawn to the darkest corners of the internet.

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