London Marathon Wolverhampton runner driven by mental health focus
"I have grown so much since then and I want to inspire others with my story. "Suicide impacts so many people and there is still lots of work we need to do as a society to encourage those that need help to speak up."Ms Turner began running five years ago after taking on the NHS Couch to 5K challenge.Since she discovered running, she said she was a "massive believer" in the positive effect it can have as she noticed an improvement in her own mental wellbeing. "I love just putting on my trainers and heading out to exercise," Ms Turner said."It makes me happy and helps me deal with the day-to-day stresses of life."
Laura Woodcock, from Samaritans, said: "Amy is a total inspiration – both in her courage to share her personal experiences, and taking on her first marathon."At Samaritans, we know real examples of people overcoming suicidal thoughts can inspire others who are currently struggling to reach out for help."If you have been affected by this story the BBC Action Line has a list of organisations which are ready to provide support and advice.
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