Support for mental health is more important now than ever. One in six children aged five to 16 were identified as having a probable mental health problem in July 2021, a huge increase from one in nine in 2017. 83% of young people with mental health needs agreed that the coronavirus pandemic had made their mental health worse and suicide remains the leading cause of death for men under 50. 

To raise awareness of the ongoing mental health crisis I'm swimming the Great North Swim (1 mile) and Swim Serpentine (2 mile) for Rethink Mental Illness. 

Rethink are a brilliant charity, supporting thousands of people every year to get through crises, live independently and ensure they don't face mental illness alone. Any donations you make will go a long way in helping them to continue their excellent work.