A new exhibition, led by Sunshine Coast photographer Megan Gill, aims at cutting male suicide rates by highlighting these men are not alone.

​​The ‘Portraits of Mankind’ exhibition puts faces to men’s mental health issues, showing that the problems are real and closeby.

Ms Gill has captured the images of a number of males between twenty and sixty years old who have overcome their mental health battles.

The exhibition hopes to inspire struggling men to seek help.

If you or anyone you know needs help, call Lifeline on 13 11 14.