#Suicide Prevention

In a remarkable convergence of athletic talent and mental health advocacy, ultra-endurance athlete Angus Collins embarks on a significant journey to amplify awareness about men’s mental health. Known for his adventurous spirit and five impressive world records, including being the youngest to row across the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans, Collins now sets his sights on a cause that has profoundly personal roots. Five years after surviving a suicide attempt, he is determined to use his platform to inspire men and boys to bravely express their insecurities and mental health struggles.

A growing crisis in adolescent mental health is highlighted by a new report revealing that many suicidal teens are not seeking the help they desperately need. Amid increasing pressures from academic, societal, and personal fronts, these young individuals often choose silence over seeking support, casting a worrying shadow over future mental health outcomes.

The context for this crisis is sobering. In a large-scale survey involving 17,000 high school students across the United States, a staggering 42% reported experiencing symptoms of clinical depression. Particularly among girls and LGBTQ+ youth, the numbers are alarming: 57% of girls and a distressing 69% of LGBTQ+ teens reported feeling depressed. This demographic is further burdened by the prevalence of suicidal thoughts, with one in three girls and one in two LGBTQ+ youth having considered suicide over the past year (source).