This January 2019 I will face a primal fear when jumping out of a plane at an altitude of 10,000 feet harnessed to a complete stranger. However this kind of fear is nothing compared to that faced on a daily basis by people with mental health issues and their loved ones. Mental health issues blight the lives of millions in the UK and yet help and support is often scarce and the stigma surrounding mental health issues still remains.

I've chosen to support Mind, the mental health charity who provide advice and support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem. Campaigning to improve services, raise awareness and promote understanding in order to ensure everyone experiencing a mental health problem gets the support and respect that they deserve.

I am personally deeply committed to the values that Mind stands for and promotes having witnessed the effects of mental health problems on those around me as well as myself. I've recently been diagnosed with anxiety and depression, which is one of the hardest challenges I have ever faced. The effects mental health problems, such as depression, can have on your life are significant.  Feeling alone, losing interest in things you once loved and ultimately loss of hope can make easy tasks seem impossible. I'm lucky enough to have access to care and support but there are millions of people suffering with mental health problems who don't. 

I want to work towards breaking the stigma, it's ok not to be ok and If you are suffering don't be afraid to reach out. Mental Illness is nothing to be ashamed of. Neither is talking about it.

Help me help Mind support people suffering with mental health problems get the care they deserve.

I would grateful for any support you could give, however big or small.

Thank you,

Georgia x

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