A mental health support group is urging people to reach out if they're struggling.
It's after figures released last week show 43 people across the Forth Valley took their own life last year.
Across Scotland, there were 753 probable suicides registered in 2021.
Alex McClintock is from Andy's Man Club - which runs sessions across the area:
Rise in foodbank support this Christmas
A Stirling foodbank say they'll be helping around 1,000 people over the festive period.
Major deal for Grangemouth plastics factory
The UK Government is to invest £120 million in a support package for the UK's last ethylene plant in Grangemouth.
Call for more support for ASN pupils
There are calls for greater support for pupils across the Forth Valley with additional needs.
Petition for Tillicoultry RAAC homeowners
A petition is being presented at Westminster, calling for support and compensation for RAAC-affected homeowners in Tillicoultry.
Redundancies at University of Stirling
175 staff members at the University have left as part of a voluntary redundancy scheme.