Next Monday, I am walking from Brighton Palace Pier to the Perch on Lancing Beach to raise money and awareness for Grassroots Suicide Prevention. Christmas is an incredibly difficult time for many people going through mental health struggles, and this is a fantastic cause that helps many people.

When someone has thoughts of suicide, connecting with others can make all the difference. But reaching out can feel impossible. So many people go through this pain alone.

That’s why preventing suicide means working together. Together, we can fight dangerous stigma that stops people talking about suicide. Together, we can learn to recognise and support those at risk, and connect them with a network of lifesaving services. Together, we can prevent suicide.

Grassroots works to make sure nobody has to go through thoughts of suicide alone.