Readers' View: 'Too many are being lost. We need to break the stigma and silence around suicide'

Suicide is not an easy subject to talk about but that’s all the more reason to do so. Too many loved ones are being lost. Too many of our children, our brothers, sisters, fathers, mothers, friends, and colleagues. We’ve made huge progress as a country but it’s clear so much more is needed, not just in terms of services, but also how we speak about suicide.

I have first-hand experience of the type of darkness that leads many people to despair. I nearly lost my life as a result, and with that, all the beautiful moments that I have experienced since