Three dads who lost daughters to suicide complete UK-wide challenge
Mike Palmer, Andy Airey and Tim Owen arrived at Westminster on World Mental Health Day
Suicide is the biggest killer of under-35s and the 3 Dads Walking said young people needed to be equipped from an early age with the tools needed to deal with suicidal feelings. Mr Palmer said: "It's World Mental Health Day and people can help make a difference on this very special day...help us get this petition into parliament.""We know, and these people here with us now, who have also lost loved ones, also know, if you put these changes into place I believe it'll make a massive difference and save lives.
They added the Mental Health in Schools Working Group had also developed training for school staff, which included suicide awareness.
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