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Asked what it was like to grow up in an area with a high suicide rate, another friend said they were already dealing with the suicide of another school friend. It seems to be as big as it s ever been, he said. Read More You re just wondering, are we doing enough? Is there anything else that we can do? You re just thinking about, who is going to be next.
Another friend spoke of how Carl s death had left him paranoid and waking up each morning to check his phone in case of bad news.
Speaking to suicide prevention charity Lighthouse in north Belfast, Kemp heard of efforts to help younger people coping with the loss of friends.
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Roman Kemp: Our Silent Emergency - BBC viewers in tears over powerful documentary on suicide and mental health
It was a deeply personal documentary following Roman after his best friend took his life
Roman bared his emotions to the camera and spoke candidly about the situation (Image: BBC Screengrab)
The male suicide rate in 2019 was the highest ever since 2000 according to the Office for National Statistics.
Roman Kemp s documentary Our Silent Emergency follows the radio host as he explores the mental health and suicide crisis gripping young men across the UK.
In August 2020, Roman’s life changed dramatically with the sudden death of his best friend Joe Lyons.
On Tuesday evening (March 16), BBC One aired
Roman Kemp: Our Silent Emergency, an important documentary exploring the mental health and suicide crisis affecting young men.
In the documentary, BBC
Despite being close friends who worked together, Roman had no idea how Joe was feeling in the months and weeks leading up to his death.
On a journey to try and understand why suicide rates are so high among young men, Roman spoke to his friends, as well as a group of teenagers in Belfast dealing with the recent loss of their friend.
He also visited Lighthouse in Belfast, which offers support to those going through mental health issues and those dealing with the loss of someone close to them.