A family have paid a loving tribute to their son and brother who was the "life and soul of the party". The family of Rhys Baldwin described him as the "life and soul of the party" and urged other men who are struggling with mental health issues to seek help and called for increased awareness of signs of mental ill health.
"He had a heart of gold and was loved and adored by everyone. He was so caring and would do anything for anyone. He loved helping people, especially his many friends. Where to get help if you're struggling You don't have to suffer in silence if you're struggling with your mental health. Here are some groups you can contact when you need help.
Campaign Against Living Miserably : For young men who are feeling unhappy. Has a website and a helpline: 0800 58 58 58"He had over 300 people at his funeral which showed just how loved he was. At his funeral, we asked for donations which were donated to the Long Eaton Oasis Christian Centre 'time to talk', which is a community service where people can go to talk about mental health issues.
At the inquest, held at Derby Coroners Court, Sophie Lomas, assistant coroner for Derby and Derbyshire, recorded a verdict of suicide. Mental health issues were listed as a contributory factor to Mr Baldwin's death by a pathologist, following a post-mortem examination completed on January 7, 2022. Health records showed that Mr Baldwin had visited his GP on several occasions following the crash, reporting symptoms of mental health issues including low mood, low appetite, and flashes of suicidal thoughts. However, he told doctors at the time that he did not wish to act on these.