Bristol film-maker premieres powerful documentary on male mental health after childhood best friend took his life
A Bristol film-maker is premiering his documentary to raise awareness of male mental health after his best friend took his life at the age of 38.
Ben Akers is on a mission to encourage men to talk about mental health and hopes that his film will spark a conversation and save mens' lives.
In the process of making the film, Ben has already helped 28 men seek help - and the number is rising.
In the UK men are three times more likely than women to take their own lives, according to the charity Samaritans.
In the West Country in 2017, 510 people took their lives. Nearly three quarters of those were men.
The premiere of the film took place on Thursday 21 March in St George's Concert Hall, Bristol.
Ben and his team will now screen the film in pubs up and down the country so that men watch it and feel able to talk about their own experiences.
To watch the full trailer, click here.
If you are struggling, or know someone who is, there are several organisations that can provide help and support: