By Jadzia Samuel

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A Surrey mother says Pilates has been “like therapy to me” as she aims to raise awareness of youth mental health issues after the death of her son.

Charlene Abdul said she wants to build hope and resilience out of deep sadness after her 15-year-old son Tyler took his life in November.

Ms Abdul, who runs a Pilates studio in Dorking, says she now wants to help others through the activity, raising funds for a foundation set up in her son’s name.

She said: “Tyler was a beautiful, stunning and charming boy.”