Mr Evans, who is also the Welsh Shadow Minister for Mental Health and Wellbeing, visited Brecon and District Mind on Thursday, September 9, which the following Friday hosted a walk and candle lit vigil for those who have lost their lives or been affected by suicide.
The Senedd Member met with members of MIND at their Brecon office to discuss a wide range of issues facing third sector organisations such as MIND. which supports the community in Brecon town.
Mr Evans said: “Organisations such as MIND do fantastic work to help those suffering from poor mental health. They work closely with the NHS and other public sector organisations to be able to play a role in helping those most in need.
“On the eve of Suicide Prevention Day 2021 we discussed what the Welsh Government could do to further support organisations such as MIND to ensure funding hits the frontline, and we delved into the actual causes of poor mental health, especially amongst young people who have been indirectly negatively impacted by the pandemic.
I am looking at what Governments can do to not just deal with poor mental health once it has occurred, but actually tackling the root causes, because poor mental health is having a devastating impact on our communities up and down the country.”
In the UK, one in four people have a mental health condition and one in five people have suicidal thoughts.
If you are suicidal or want to talk to somebody about suicidal thoughts, contact The Samaritans by texting SHOUT to 85258 or call them using 116123 - always call 999 in an emergency. If you are worried about somebody who you think may be suicidal, reach out to them, listen and encourage them to get help.