In 2009 my friend James Llewellyn took his own life a few weeks before his 21st birthday.

James suffered from depression, but the people closest to him did not know the severity of his condition. This is why I now fundraise to raise awareness of mental health and suicide prevention so other youngsters know that no matter how bad things can get, that there is always someone to talk to in order to make things better.

No one needs to suffer in silence.

Every year many thousands of young people take their own lives in the UK. Many thousands more contemplate suicide; many harm themselves or suffer alone, afraid to speak openly about how they are feeling.

PAPYRUS exists to give young people hope and to prevent young suicide.