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I am taking part in the Belfast Half Marathon this September as part of the Challenge 13.1 Team. My very first half marathon... eek!

Not only do I hope that taking on this challenge will help support my own mental health, but I hope I can inspire others to kick-start their own journey. Taking care of both your physical and mental health is so important. Neglect one and you affect the other. I know I am definitely guilty of that neglect! So it is time to step up, make a change and take action on mental health.

Action Mental Health are a fantastic charity that promote resilience and emotional well-being to people of all ages across Northern Ireland. Funds raised through this challenge will go towards supporting their school's programmes which aim at providing early intervention for our young people and teaching them the healthy coping mechanisms they need to better deal with the issues everyday life throws our way. Half of all mental health problems begin before the age of 14 and 10% of our youth in Northern Ireland have a diagnosable mental health issue. Help me in supporting Action Mental Health make a difference. With us all working together, we can foster a more resilient youth and a healthier community for now and for generations to come. Together, we can create a lasting and positive legacy of mental health in Northern Ireland.

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