Approximately 6,000 people commit suicide each year in the UK. That's 115 people each week. Whilst women are more likely to attempt suicide, or be diagnosed with a mental health condition, 74% of all suicides in the UK are by men. The rate of suicide in men is over 3x higher than women in the UK, and is the second biggest cause of death in young men. Joining host, Jennie, on today's episode, is Tess. She is a Health and Fitness coach and owner of 'Better Than Fit'. She has won countless fitness and powerlifting awards and is also a qualifier in the Worlds'. Whilst physical health is at the core of who Tess is, she has been deeply affected by the mental health challenges of loved ones around her. Unfortunately, Tess has lost her Father and several loved ones to suicide. Channelling her grief, pain and anguish around the loss of her father to suicide, Tess has launched MenTalk312 which is a challenge she is embarking on to raise awareness for men's suicide and mental health. Tess and Jennie talk very openly about Tess' experience with suicide, even her own thoughts around it. It's an emotional and raw episode which we hope sparks more people to talk honestly about their feelings and mental health challenges. Prevention all starts with a conversation...none of us are truly alone...so let's stop whispering.

If you are experiencing suicidal thoughts or challenges please contact Samaritans UK:

call: 116 123

text: SHOUT to 85258

website: www.samaritans.org

You can follow Tess on Instagram:

@mentalk.312

@betterthan.fit

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