Connie Smith said her nephew Matthew Hope, who tragically took his own life at the age of 27, was extremely depressed and displaying warning signs that he may harm himself.

She said his partner took him to hospital and told doctors he needed help.

However, he was discharged after a short time and given a number to call in the case of an emergency.

"They put him in one of the rooms up the corridor that were more private," Ms Smith said.

"Maybe an hour later, they sent him him out and said he was fine to go home."

Tragically, two days later he took his own life.

"If only the mental health services had done the suicide risk assessment properly and kept him there to help him," she said.

Ms Smith said she didn't believe her nephew was given the attention he needed.

"If someone is at a point they are presenting to a hospital pleading for help for either themselves, or their partner or friend, then I really believe that they should be taken seriously especially when there is evidence that they are in a bad place."

Ms Smith said she believed there needed to be a higher number of hospital beds and specialist facilities for people suffering from mental illness.

She said she believed five appointments a year and a mental health plan may not be enough.

Beyond Blue statistics reveal men are at least three times more likely to die by suicide than females and they are less likely to seek help.

Every day in Australia almost six men die by suicide.

One in eight men will experience depression in their lifetime. If you or someone you know is experiencing an emotional crisis, call Lifeline on 13 11 14.

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