Warning: This story contains discussions of suicide.

When tradies open up to Canberra woman Leesa Mountford about their mental health struggles, she can relate.

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Ms Mountford's son, Josh Clarke, took his own life four-and-a-half years ago. He was 25.

"Josh had been offered an apprenticeship in building and construction the week before," she said.

"We've gone through that trauma.

"We're still going through the grief of losing

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