In my early 20s, I experienced anxiety to the point where I was having panic attacks and becoming fearful to leave the house for journeys of more than 10 minutes.  It affected relationships with my friends, my family, and my partner, all of whom were incredibly supportive and wonderful throughout. 

With one in four affected by mental health, the chances are someone in your family or friendship group experiencing mental illness are high. It’s time to do something about it. 

MQ are a mental health research charity. They transform lives through research, helping to create a future where mental illnesses are understood, effectively treated and one day prevented.  Right now, one in four people in the UK are living with a mental health condition. MQ’s scientists investigate a huge range of issues: depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, eating disorders and more. They are bringing together everything from cutting-edge neuroscience to social studies to find the answers we need. Better is possible.