This June, Adam and I are taking part in Total Warrior 2022 to raise money for Out of the Blues. The challenge consists of a 12km run between 25 punishing obstacles.
Out of the Blues:
- The risk of developing bipolar disorder in your lifetime is around 4%
- The lifetime risk of depression is around 35%
- Mood disorders are associated with a significant increase risk of suicide – the leading cause of death of young adults.
- Depression significantly increases the risk of suffering from physical illnesses including heart disease and diabetes
Mood disorders are extremely common, and have a devastating impact on people's lives, their families and society. However, while mental illness accounts for around 19% of the total burden of all disease, it receives only 5% of UK research funding.
Out of the Blues’ mission is to support cutting edge research into mood disorders with the goal of increasing understanding of, and improving treatment for, these conditions.
The objective of the charity is to facilitate and enhance research into Mood Disorders by researchers based in the North of England. Funding to teams of researchers can include individuals with other affiliations but must include at least one based within Newcastle University. The research can be of any nature as long as it meets the vision and values of the Charity.
