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“A gap in the CV for cancer treatment- a warrior. A gap in the CV for mental health treatment - a worry.”

Despite recent efforts to raise the profile of the Parity of esteem (principle by which mental health must be given equal priority to physical health), I still feel we need to remove the stigma surrounding mental illness. I’ll be running in the London Half Marathon 2018 (March 4th) with a view to raising money for The South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust (SLaM), which

-provides the UK’s widest range of mental health services; a world renowned Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience.

-works with King’s College London to help fund ground-breaking neurological and mental health research, service improvements and therapeutic programmes.

-Promotes positive change in the world of mental health, supports innovation, and raises public awareness and understanding.

Running regularly combined with my 2 years as a patient at this hospital changed my life. Therefore this event makes sense to me and any support shown would mean a great deal.

Thanks for taking the time to read!