Probable increase in suicide

[SpongeCake23]

Sorry if this is a dark subject (can’t get much darker I guess!) but I’m thinking we might have a lot more suicides during this whole thing.
I myself was on the waiting list for long awaited counselling which will now have to be postponed until god knows when. I also go to a regular peer support group for my mental health and I’m scared about how I’ll cope when it stops soon. I was thinking about AA members and gamblers anonymous too. All these things that keep people afloat and keep their mental health and well being stable.
Elderly people who rely on community groups and meet ups to help maintain their well being while living alone.
People living alone who rely on seeing others, even just popping to a cafe so as to not be alone (I know, I’ve been there).

Does anyone else envisage this happening? I’m really worried for my own mental health, but also for others more vulnerable than me.

I imagine that with self isolation it's inevitable especially if people have stocked up with Painkillers etc.

I would think there could well be a spike in the numbers of those with health conditions and over 70s.

I really hope not and the thought frightens me even more!
All the counsellors/psychotherapist like me that I know are working hard at supporting our clients online or via the phone, so needs are being meet and waiting lists don't rise to much!
I think at this time its about thinking outside of the norm, so peer support 1-1 or group can be delivered via Skype/Zoom or the like.
Support the elderly via the same means or if you are not in isolation sitting the other side of a window/door so they don't feel alone. Putting notes through elderly/venerable/single neighbours doors with offers of text/calls or help. There are ways BUT we all need to practice what we all say we are!
It depends on if we choose to be kind.