Dumfriesshire mental health campaigner Frank Ritchie is warning of a potential rise in suicides this winter brought on by the cost of living crisis.
The 70-year-old from Lockerbie is encouraging anyone in “emotional torment” to “reach out and seek help” from a variety of agencies and he urges people across the region to keep an eye out for others who may be struggling.
His message came on the eve of World Suicide Prevention Day tomorrow.
