A campaign has been launched to help prevent the number of lives lost to suicide across Greater Manchester.
More than 200 people in the region take their own lives every year. Men under 49 and women between 20 and 34 are most at risk.
A new campaign has now been launched to tackle the stigma around suicide - and, ultimately, save lives.
The Shining a Light on Suicide campaign aims to take the subject out of the dark by encouraging people to talk openly about this issue.
Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham and mental health campaigners are backing it.
"We are losing parents, children, friends, colleagues – the people around us - to suicide and this campaign is right, enough is enough," Mr Burnham said.
"For every suicide that occurs, there are up to 20 more suicide attempts and one in five of us have had suicidal thoughts at some point.
"The #shiningalightonsuicide campaign will not only highlight the facts about suicide in our city region but show people that there is nothing to be feared in talking about suicide and mental health.
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"By getting people to talk openly about suicide, the campaign will hopefully help reduce suicide and improve mental health.
"This will be fundamental to unlocking the power and potential of our Greater Manchester communities."
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Shining a Light on Suicide was launched at the University of Salford last week.
The event was hosted by DJ, writer and mental health campaigner Dave Haslam.
Guests heard from suicide survivors; those who have been bereaved; and organisations working to tackle the issue.
Panelists included Danny Sculthorpe; former England rugby league player and Sacha Lord, founder of the Warehouse Project and Parklife Festival.
Donna Thomas, bereaved mum and CEO of the Anthony Seddon Trust; and Angela Samata, co-author of Save A Life Training and BAFTA nominated presenter of the BBC’s Life After Suicide film, who lost her partner to suicide, was also on the panel.
A short film, website and a 'toolkit' have been created to help those with suicidal thoughts and support those bereaved by suicide.
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Former rugby league star Sculthorpe was capped eight times by England and represented elite Super League clubs including Wigan Warriors.
A career-ending spinal injury aged 30 left him tormented by depression and suicidal thoughts.
The father-of-three from Oldham said 'opening up' about his struggles saved his life.
"The biggest thing that saved my life, even more so than medication, was talking," he said.
"Shortly after telling my wife and parents about my suicidal thoughts a massive weight came off my shoulders.
"We spent hours talking and crying.
"Unfortunately, the injury I sustained left me feeling that I could no longer provide for my wife and children.
"I went from being an elite sportsman to being pretty much bed bound and knowing that I wouldn’t play again. Bottling it up pushed me to the edge.
"But I got it all off my chest which was an unbelievable feeling. I also visited my GP, was prescribed antidepressants and spoke to a counsellor on many occasions."
Danny added: "I’m shining a light on suicide because I believe that we shouldn’t and cannot be afraid of talking about suicide.
"If you are struggling, don’t keep things bottled up like I did, seek help."
For more information, visit shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk
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