“It’s really important that we pull together as a country, as a community…to ensure that we stop the carnage of suicide”. John’s son Cameron died by suicide 2.5 years ago. In this incredibly moving video, John describes how his strange new world is a shocking place to be where there…

My story I’m Gordon and I was sixteen years old when I was first suicidal. I had moved from England to Scotland to have a better life after being discharged from a Child & Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) inpatient unit in Lancashire. Upon my discharge, I moved to Scotland…

Chris Ewing is, in his own words, a ‘failed footballer’ but that doesn’t even begin to tell his story. Dividing his time between France, Malta and Scotland, Chris is owner and chairman of Caledonian Braves FC. He’s a driving force on the board of Scotland’s Lowland League and founder of…

Alan was inspired by FC United To Prevent Suicide to share his poem which he wrote a while ago. Behind The Smile Mental health and suicide the things we shouldn’t say but deep inside my troubled mind these thoughts occur each day. The strength it takes to carry on is…

“Suicide doesn’t end the chances of life getting worse, it eliminates the possibility of it ever getting any better” — Unknown. In 2011 my older sister Carolyn died by suicide; she was just 21 years old. I remember the moment I was told she was gone; I…

“Encourage those in emotional torment to reach out and seek help”. I cannot help my son Alan, however the impact of his death has motivated me to campaign to highlight the importance of making simple small talk with someone who appears to be in distress. A simple “Are you ok?”…

Alan Burrows is the CEO of Motherwell Football Club. In 14 years at Fir Park, the boyhood supporter of The Steelmen has worked his way through the ranks in a variety of roles — from website administrator to Head of Communications, from General Manager to Chief Operating Officer before settling…

“I’m struggling.” That’s the two words I said to my wife Sarah when I realised I couldn’t go on. Simple as that. No big monologue from the script of a Hollywood blockbuster, nothing as poetic as you’d get from the likes of Rabbie Burns. …

What Lies Beneath The Surface is a moving and powerful 4-minute film by Gabriel. The following services offer confidential support from trained staff and volunteers. You can talk about anything that is troubling you, no matter how difficult: Call 116 123 to talk to Samaritans, or email jo@samaritans.org. Samaritans are there to listen 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, and it’s always free to call from any landline or mobile phone.