In June I'll be hiking Helvellyn, The Classic Ridges of Striding and Swirral Edge. It's a good few hours and I'm sure those of you that hike will be familiar with the route. If you aren't take a quick look at the website that I've put a link for below which has a bit more information. It's just under nine miles on quite challenging terrain. 

https://www.walklakes.co.uk/walk_41.html

Why donate?

I think it goes without saying that people now more than ever need access to mental health care. So many people were and still are affected by isolation, a change of routine or much worse because of the coronavirus pandemic. Due to the reduction in funding for mental health care services nationally the not for profit sector has been under immense pressure to do its bit in supporting vulnerable people. 

Even today, mental illness in our society is still treated with a negative stigma and misconceptions, and it needs to stop. Having a mental illness is many times invisible to those around you, especially when  dealing with high-functioning types of mental illness. 

1 in 4 people will experience a mental health problem of some kind each year in England. Reports from both England and Wales suggest that only 1 in 8 adults with a mental health problems are getting any sort of treatment and the most common treatment is medication [1].

It is organisations such as Carlisle Eden Mind that actively campaign for change whilst providing and working in close  conjunction with other local organisations to ensure that people get the help they need. If you want to donate please use this platform to make your donations. I can also take cash payments for donations from you which I would then put through this platform and give you full credit for in the side panel. I know that was easier for some of you last time.

All your donations are greatly appreciated! 

Help for those affected by the issues discussed

Call MindLine Cumbria on 0300 561 0000

Text ‘Mind’ and your question to 81066

Webchat at www.mindlinecumbria.org

Email: info@mindlinecumbria.org

References

[1] MIND, 'Mental health facts and statistics' [2020] https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/statistics-and-facts-about-mental-health/how-common-are-mental-health-problems/