Do you want to join me in making a difference? I'm running the Cambridge Half-Marathon for Mind and any donation will help. 

I'm sure many of you will know someone who has suffered from a mental illness. It is almost part-and-parcel of university life now that either yourself or someone you know will be affected by a mental health issue. 

1 in 4 adults will suffer from mental illness at some point. Suicide is a leading cause of death in young people in the UK. The latest figures from the Office of National Statistics reveal that the number of young suicides each year is greater than it has been for the past 10 years. This increase is particularly felt amongst students, where suicides have increased by 79% from 2007 (75) to 2015 (134).

Despite this only 6% of UK health research is focussed on mental health. 

Mind, in their own words, "provide advice and support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem. We campaign to improve services, raise awareness and promote understanding".

Thank you for reading and I hope you can help me achieve my modest goal.