1 in 4 people in the UK experience a mental illness.

Their prevalence means that we are all affected by them, and yet illnesses like depression, anxiety and eating disorders are taboo subjects.

In March and April 2016, I will be cycling just over 2000 km from Modane in the south of France to Lund in Sweden to raise awareness of mental health issues and to support the mental health foundation 'Mind' in continuing their ongoing efforts.

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