«Breaking News» Home And Away star Jake Ryan, 35, speaks about the tragic losses he suffered as a young man

With a full-time role on Home and Away, Jake Ryan is well versed in acting out a full spectrum of human emotions.

But in an interview with Daily Mail Australia this week, the 35-year-old revealed he suffered heartbreaking, real-life losses in his younger years. 

Speaking about his tragic past, Jake confessed he had a number of friends who suffered from depression and ultimately took their own lives.

EXCLUSIVE 'I've had a few friends that have passed away from suicide': Home And Away star Jake Ryan, 35, spoke to Daily Mail Australia about the tragic losses he suffered as a young man

'I've had a few friends that have passed away from suicide from when I was younger,' the Polished Man ambassador said.

'I think that it's such a major problem for young men dealing with depression in society. A lot of people do suffer from it.'  

However, Jake said he has noticed a shift recently in the perception of men talking more openly about their feelings.

He said this was especially so in the TV industry where actors often 'bare their souls'  for a performance.

'The stigma definitely seems like it's improved since I was in my twenties': The actor said he had noticed men were expressing their feelings more freely, but 'there's a long way to go'

'There's a long way to go, but the stigma definitely seems like it's improved since I was in my twenties, I think,' Jake explained.

'You go to other countries like America and therapy over there is like going to the dentist, everyone should probably have a therapist. 

'It doesn't mean there's anything wrong with you. It seems like we're getting towards that way.'  

For a good cause! Jake has teamed up with stars such as Georgia Love, Michael Klim and Olympia Valance for Polished Man's latest campaign

As well as mental health, Jake is passionate about helping vulnerable children and has joined stars such as Georgia Love, Michael Klim and Olympia Valance for Polished Man's latest campaign.

The charity's annual campaign features celebrities painting one nail to symbolise the one child who dies every five minutes as a result of violence, with the aim to raise money to end the violence.

'Out of all the people in the world, it should be children that should be the least worried about living a life of violence,' Jake said. 

'I've never experienced violence myself personally. I've been very very fortunate not having that in my life, but I do have four little nephews.' 

'Out of all the people in the world, it should be children that should be the least worried about living a life of violence': Jake, who is regularly seen doting over his young nephews on Instagram, is passionate about helping kids in need

He added that his love for his young family members makes him particularly sad that other kids in the world don't necessarily have the same support.

'They're almost like some of my best friends,' Jake said of his nephews. 'And I can't imagine loving any kids more than I love my boys.

'There are a lot of kids out there that don't have the loving, supportive families that I grew up with and was so lucky to have.'

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

For more information about the Polished Man campaign or to donate to the cause, click here.

'I can't imagine loving any kids more than I love my boys': Doting uncle Jake (pictured with one of his nephews) gushed over his young family members

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Main photo article With a full-time role on Home and Away, Jake Ryan is well versed in acting out a full spectrum of human emotions.
But in an interview with Daily Mail Australia this week, the 35-year-old revealed he suffered heartbreaking, real-life losses in his younger years. 
Speaking about his tragic past, J...

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