THE impact of former City player Chris Mitchell’s suicide and his legacy are being highlighted in a new film.

Mitchell took his own life in 2016, aged 27, when he was hit by a train near his family home in Stirling.

He was suffering from depression after being forced to end his career through injury.

The film’s launch coincides with news that all 42 Scottish clubs have enrolled staff in mental health training, provided by the SPFL Trust in partnership with the Chris Mitchell Foundation.

The foundation was set-up by Chris’ dad Philip and sister Laura to dispel the stigma associated with mental health in Scottish football through education and by raising awareness.

The film being released today ‘Mitch: What happened next?’ is a sequel to ‘Mitch’ from February 2018, which featured six of his friends discussing his passing and sharing their memories of him.

Philip Mitchell said: “We miss Christopher every day and set up the foundation in his memory.

“We want to prevent other families from having to go through the pain that we've been through in recent years. No one should have to experience the loss of a loved one to suicide.

“I want to thank the people that have taken part. You’re helping Scottish football to have a conversation that is desperately needed.”

Rangers star Scott Arfield, a friend and former team-mate, said: “I see it in the changing rooms now, people talk, people are far more open, there's no doubt what happened to Chris has changed things massively.

“Chris was my best friend, he is sorely missed by all of us, every day. But, he will always be remembered.

“He was so popular and a pleasure to be around. It’s not easy to think about the circumstances around his tragic passing but I am hopeful that our charity work underlines the importance of mental health awareness and training to break the stigma.

“No matter who you are, or the circumstances you face, please don’t give up and speak to people around you for support.”

SPFL Trust chair Bernadette Malone said: “Our partnership with the Chris Mitchell Foundation was born out of tragedy, and we know that his family mourn his passing every day.

“But from that darkness there has been some light. Scottish football is now talking about mental health.”

As well as making 11 appearances for the Bantams in 2011, the midfielder also played for Falkirk, Queen of the South and Clyde.