Stress, Anxiety, Depression, Paranoia, OCD, Bi-polar, Phobias and Panic disorder are just some of the mental health difficulties that a lot of us could experience at some point in our life either directly or indirectly through friends and family.

Mental health difficulties can be caused as a result of:

- childhood abuse

- trauma or neglect

- loneliness

- discrimination

- poverty

- long-term physical health condition

- unemployment

- housing issues

- drug issues

- DV

- and bullying to name a few

There isn’t a cure for mental health difficulties but it can be managed and this requires longer term support. The best type of treatment is a combination of psychotherapy and medication. In addition arts and creative therapy and complimentary and alternative therapies can also help a person to recover. 

If you or someone you know battled mental health difficulties, you’ll know how tough it can be on the individual, their family & friends and how vital it is to get the right support and treatment.

On May 29th I will be cycling 100 miles as part of Ride London 2022 to raise funds for Mind, a charity that offers some of the best mental health services in the country.

Support this much needed charity, make a small donation and bring calmness to those in crisis.