Is there someone in your life dealing with anxiety, depression or thoughts of suicide -- but is too ashamed to talk about it? Jeremy Forbes saw this happening around him, and now he's on a mission to teach people how to start a conversation about it. In this deeply personal talk, Forbes shares his approach to helping a group of traditionally silent men in his community open up about their struggles. "We can all be life preservers," he says.

Jeremy Forbes: How to start a conversation about suicide

How to start a conversation about suicide

A tradie's culture of stoicism and silence around mental health is challenged by Jeremy Forbes after witnessing a friend's suicide.

HALT's inaugural event in a hardware store sparked a shift, proving spaces of comfort can open up vital conversations on mental health.

With 150 events across four states, HALT shows the power of community in breaking the stigma of mental health among tradespeople.