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The Ultra Challenge 9
9 x 100km hikes with ULTRA CHALLENGE to raise money for MIND.
Jurassic Coast // London 2 Brighton // Lake District // Cotswold Way // Peak District // South West Coast 2 Coast // South Coast // Thames Path & Isle of Wight.
Mental health problems are a growing public health concern. They are prevalent not just in the UK, but around the world.
How does donating to MIND help? your donation will help raise
awareness, fund treatments and enable research into Mental Health.
THE STATISTICS:
Mental health problems are one of the main causes of the
overall disease burden worldwide.
Mental health and behavioural problems (e.g. depression, anxiety and drug use) are reported to be the primary drivers of disability worldwide, causing over 40 million years of disability in 20 to 29-year-olds.
Major depression is thought to be the second leading cause of disability worldwide and a major contributor to the burden of suicide and ischemic heart disease.
It is estimated that 1 in 6 people in the past week experienced a common mental health problem
MIND believe no one should have to face a mental health problem alone. We'll listen, give you support and advice, and fight your corner.
When you're experiencing a mental health problem, supportive and reliable information can change your life. That's what Mind do. They empower people to understand their condition and the choices available to them through the following:
Infoline, which offers callers confidential help for the price of a local call.
Legal Line, which provides information on mental health related law to the public, service users, family members/carers, mental health professionals and
mental health advocates.
Award-winning publications and website, now certified by the
Information Standard.
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