Stories

Read through our STOP Suicide stories

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Gary's story

Gary worked as a Prison Officer for over 30 years and has become a highly respected mental health advocate in Cambridgeshire, having openly shared about his own mental health challenges. Over the years, he has helped to support the wellbeing of local people and opened the Andy’s Man Club group in Huntingdon. He now supports dads across Cambridgeshire in his Perinatal Project Dads Worker role at CPSL Mind.

Becky's story

Becky Milner’s story is one of resilience, hope and inspiration. A nurse who survived a life-threatening mental health crisis, she ran the TTP Cambridge Half Marathon to raise awareness and break stigma.

Liam's story

From lived experience to creating lasting change, Liam Baker continues to use fitness and community to spark important conversations around mental health. Through Together We Lift, he is helping people connect, opening up spaces for support, and raising vital funds for CPSL Mind.

Pete's story

Using the skills from Mental First Aid Training to save a man’s life from suicide.

Megan Day's Story

Megan shares her experiences and tips to manage depression and suicidal thoughts

"What holds us back from talking to someone who is suicidal"

A blog written by “a wife and working mum”

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