Young boys in Surrey and Hampshire are being urged to speak out about feeling suicidal.

Childline says government figures show the number of such deaths in 2015 was more than double that of girls.

In Surrey and Hampshire there were a combined 179 suicides in 2015, which are the most recent figures available.

The statistics show rates in girls and boys aged between 10 and 19.

The figures come as the charity urge boys to speak out about thoughts of ending their lives.

Emily Cherry from the NSPCC says it's extremely important to seek help:"When you're experiencing those depression and those dark thoughts, it can be almost like you get locked away in a prison that's your own mind.

"When you speak to somebody about it, when you reach out for support, it can be like that real unlocking and it can really help you then to put you back on the path to recovery."

"There's this terrible phrase that I hear constantly used that you should "man up" and somehow you're weaker, if you show your feelings.

"So what we really want to say there to boys and men out there is that actually, it is tough to talk but when you do, it's the right thing to do.

"You are deserving of support, the same of anyone else. You shouldn't feel guilty for speaking out about how you're feeling."

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