This year for Mental Health Awareness Week (14-20 May), The Mental Health Organisation are focusing on stress. Research has shown that two thirds of us experience a mental health problem in our lifetimes, and stress is a key factor in this. Mental health problems are all too common in the workplace and it is the leading cause of sickness absence. A staggering 70 million work days are lost each year due to mental health problems in the UK, costing employers approximately £2.4 billion per year.

Despite the challenges of the present, it is important that we look towards the future and envision a world with good mental health for all. Such a world would enable us to realise our potential, control our lives, and actively contribute to our communities and society

By tackling stress, we can go a long way to tackle mental health problems such as anxiety and depression, and, in some instances, self-harm and suicide. We can look at how we can tackle stress and help improve our mental health.  

Rosie, Megan & Cheryl will be completing 10k as a relay on space hoppers. Yes, space hoppers. Our bodies are going to be taking on a challenge, but with the money we will be raising, our minds will be focused.