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I've decided this year to try and do some things that will challange me and focus my mind. Doing a 5k run is something that will benefit me both physically and mentally, and as hard as it is going to be I am looking forward to achieving my goal of doing my first run. As some of you are aware I work as a physical activites co-ordinator on a mental health unit. What some of you may not be aware of is that I have been a mental health service user myself in the past, so I feel passionate about both the positive effects exercise has on mental well-being, and also  raising money for a mental health charity.

You may think that mental illness doesn't effect you. It does, but you just may be unaware of it. Approximately one in four people will experience mental ill health.You could have a member of your family, friend or co-worker who has a mental illness and never know.Many people do not talk about it because of the stigma still associated with mental illness. Talking about it is one way of raising awareness and showing support, but you can also show your support another way by sticking your hand in your wallet, and show people like me, and others that you care.