Mindstep is a charity close to our family and one which Joe supported. They aim to break the stigma attached to admitting, confronting and dealing with mental health issues, especially in young men.

Joe lived with chronic, treatment-resistant depression. This, alongside anxiety, ADD and addiction, made every day difficult. Although he did not take his own life, Joe often experienced suicidal thoughts. Mindstep’s focus on mental health interventions which could help prevent suicide is an aspect of their work that we fully support. In addition, they subsidise counselling for young people and provide bereavement services to families who have lost loved ones.

Rather than sending flowers, please support Mindstep and help us make a lasting contribution to mental health services in honour of our brilliant, kind, loving Joe.

Emily, Megan, Alice, Sian & Roger x