A Johnstone councillor who lost two family members during the pandemic is encouraging people to reach out for help if they are struggling with poor mental health.
Andy Steel has revealed how his struggle to process the loss of his mum and uncle while the country was under lockdown last year led to him feeling depressed to the point where he sometimes didn't want to leave the house or couldn't face eating.
But after finding a way to battle through the turmoil, the 51-year-old SNP elected member has felt compelled to share his story in the hope it brings comfort to others in the same boat and pushes them to speak up.
