No doubt we have all personally experienced, or seen a loved one, go through some form of mental health issue; I have. We are in the midst of a dark and uncertain time. I speak for myself and many others when I say that we will have all felt a shift in our mental health this year. Mental health issues were already massively on the increase even before we were hit with covid. The relapse and suicide rate has already increased 30% since March, and people who were already suffering, are likely to be hit even harder over the next few winter months.

The charity sector has been hit hard by the lockdowns and they are struggling with funding; rendering them unable to operate as normal. With As a result, those people needing mental health support simply aren’t getting the help they need and deserve.

On this basis I’ve decided to help the charity -

(BIG) in Mental Health. 

Based in Bury Greater Manchester, BIG is an independent charity run by, and for, people experiencing mental health issues. Their mission is to empower adults experiencing mental and emotional distress towards their recovery and improved quality of life by providing mutual support and hope. BIG aims to empower people to use their personal experience to create real social change.

To read about the fantastic work BIG has already achieved, and what they strive to achieve yet, visit their website:

buryinvolvementgroup.org