Identifying as someone within the LGBT community, I've seen first-hand how mental health has had a massive effect on my friends who have struggled to come to terms with their identity based on society's attitudes and legal stance towards sexuality and gender dysphoria.

Mental health affects 1 in 4 of us but LGBT individuals are almost 3 times more likely than others to experience a mental health condition. I'm taking part in 'Walk the Talk' a trek across the Great Wall of China to raise awareness and much needed funds for Mental Health UK.

It's time to open up the conversation and get the inside out.

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