Ottawa Senators assistant coach Luke Richardson is making an emotional appeal to anyone who is having problems with mental health. The message is simple: seek help and talk to someone you're comfortable with.

Richardson's family took up the cause after their 14-year-old daughter, Daron, took her own life three months ago.

"As difficult as it is, some days are always going to be difficult, there's nothing you can do about it but I think there's something we can do on the positive side to move forward and help others in a situation we've been placed in. We don't want to be here, but we don't want anyone else to be here," Richardson told reporters on Thursday.

Although his family talked about sex, drugs and alcohol, they never approached the subject of mental health and suicide. Richardson says he didn't think they needed to.

"I wish we did talk about it before, but we just didn't think it was there, maybe because Daron didn't let us know that there were some deeper issues that were inside her."

He says there were no clear warning signs of trouble. What pains him most is that his daughter felt she had to deal with her problems alone. She didn't even confide in her close-knit group of friends.

"That's probably the biggest pain that we have to deal with is that our daughter felt that alone and that's a difficult thing to swallow," Richardson said.

The Richardson's now want to help others change that feeling of desperation and loneliness, making sure they are aware that help is out there.

"If there is something that ever bothers you, don't be alone. Don't keep it to yourself. Find someone that you're comfortable (with to talk to). And that could be a coach, a teacher, friends," he said,

The Ottawa Senators will host the first Do It For Daron Youth Mental Health Awareness Night at Scotiabank Place when the Sens host the Philadelphia Flyers Saturday night.

It's hoped the night will help open discussion about youth mental health and highlight resources available in the community.

The Richardson family, along with many of Daron's friends, will be on hand to help spread awareness about the issue. They will also be raising money for the Do It For Daron campaign. The NHL Players' Association will match funds raised at the event up to $15,000.

The Sens and Flyers will also wear D.I.F.D. decals on the backs of their helmets during the game, to show support for the cause. The Sens coaching staff and managers will wear purple D.I.F.D. ties during the game.

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