Numerous studies have shown the huge impact the pandemic has had on our children and young people’s mental health. 

Lockdowns and isolation, school closures and educational disruption, separation from family and friends and ongoing uncertainty…our kids are paying a high price in the fight against COVID. 

Youth mental health is often an underfunded area, which unfortunately leads to long waiting lists and many young people not receiving the support they need. 

I’m taking part in this year’s Virtual London Marathon to help raise funds for Richmond Borough Mind to build on their schools educational workshop programme for pupils and parents. 

If you can, please donate to help RB Mind keep doing the brilliant work they do support young people our community. 

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