On Sunday the 1st of October I will be completing a sponsored SKYDIVE for Mind! Mind are a mental health charity that offer the necessary support and advice to empower anyone who is experiencing any form of mental health problem. They work by making sure that nobody has to face a mental health illness alone - unfortunately, as the demand for services are growing and funds are being drastically cut, this is becoming more and more apparent. 1 in 4 people will experience a mental health problem in any given year and it is estimated that only 25% of those people receive the right support.

Statistics taken from the official Mind website:

- During the last parliament, funding for mental health services in England was cut by almost £600 million.

- Around 5,140 people took their own lives in England and Wales in 2013, an average increase of 4% since 2012.


- 50% of people wait over 3 months for talking therapy.


- In one year, over 105,000 people spend time in hospital due to their poor mental health.

Mental health illnesses are real. People are struggling. People are dying. Doctors wouldn't neglect a broken leg or not provide treatment to someone diagnosed with Cancer. So why is it that so many people who are mentally sick still have to face their illness alone? Physical health is important. Mental health is important. It is of equal importance that mental illnesses are treated promptly and with the same level of respect and understanding. Change NEEDS to happen and thankfully, Mind are already making some incredible, life changing differences.

It's a charity really close to my heart and i'm so excited to be supporting them and giving back. I mean, how difficult can it really be jumping from 10,000 feet in the sky!? ;) Any donation, however small, would mean so much to me and would be helping a great cause!

Thank you so much!!
Beth x