This September I will be running the AJ Bell Great North Run to raise funds for Mind (NAMH). Mind is a registered mental health charity that stands at the forefront of providing unparalleled support and advice to empower individuals confronting mental health challenges. They also campaign to improve services and promote the significance of mental well-being by raising awareness and dispelling misconceptions and stigma that surrounds mental health.

For those that know me, as a novice runner, I must admit the half marathon feels daunting and will undoubtedly be both physically and mentally challenging. However, I am determined to rise to the challenge and make each stride count by raising funds and continuing to open up conversations surrounding mental health.

With a staggering 1 in 4 people experiencing a mental health problem of some form each year in England, it probably means something to you too. I feel that this charity is more important than ever. We are facing a mental health crisis in this country and those needing help are faced with prejudice and insufficient services due to funding. However, MIND can and is changing that, and is a 24/7 charity providing support to those who need it.

ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS 2022-23:

❗️Responded to 130,973 queries to their support and information helplines

❗️17,100 people signed up to Side by Side, their online peer support community

❗️Local Minds supported almost 470,000 people

❗️3 million people had a conversation about mental health as a result of Time to Talk Day

❗️1.3 million employees were supported through our workplace well programmes

Their information was accessed 23.3 MILLION times in 2022/2023.

IF YOU OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW COULD USE IT, FOLLOW THE LINKS BELOW TO FIND SUPPORT INFORMATION ON A WIDE RANGE OF TOPICS https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/

FOLLOW THE LINK BELOW TO FIND A LOCAL MIND TEAM THAT CAN ASSIST IN WHATEVER IT IS YOU HAVE GOING ON

https://www.mind.org.uk/about-us/local-minds/

Don't suffer in silence! You are loved and you have value💛

No matter how big or small, every donation will go a long way and be greatly appreciated in helping Mind to continue their incredible work. If you can't donate, don't worry! But I would really appreciate sharing this with your friends and family. Or at least take this as a reminder to check in with a loved one!

Thank you so much for all your support!!

Sim :) xx