
“The shame was intense!” How Ben West coped with his brother’s suicide
From Happy Place
Published 1/13/2025

From Happy Place
Published 1/13/2025
Ben West was 17 when his younger brother died by suicide. He’s since gone on to become a mental health campaigner, and has found humour can help communicate deeply traumatic messages. In this chat with Fearne, Ben talks through what signs to look for if you’re concerned about someone’s mental…