The main objective of the Cycle Against Suicide is to raise awareness of the considerable help and supports that are available for anyone battling depression, self harm, at risk of suicide or those bereaved by suicide.

I am proud to be taking part in this initiative, which takes place around Ireland from Monday 22 April to Sunday 5 May 2013.  Legs are 50 kilometres long, and participants can take part in a section of each leg, an entire leg, multiple legs, or may choose to complete the entire cycle.

We need to continue to spread that message and to teach our young people that depression, anxiety and stress, sadly, are sometimes part of everyday life; but that there is help available and that there is a way out.

To learn more, visit www.cycleagainstsuicide.com. You can also follow @CASuicide on twitter.

20 March 2013