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1 in 4 people in the UK struggle with some form of mental health problem in their lifetime. 1 in 5 have suicidal thoughts, 1 in 14 self harm, and 1 in 15 attempt suicide.

As someone who has struggled myself with mental health problems, I know the impact that can be made by the goodness of others.

At the age of 16 I struggled heavily with depression and anxiety. I couldn’t get out of bed, go to sixth form, and even if I did I would have to leave for the mental pain I felt, that I couldn’t physically get through the day.

It wasn’t until quarantine, after 6 years of on and off private therapy, that I found the courage to contact the GP for further help. Without the support of my family and friends making me realise that I couldn’t go on like this anymore.

Even though I reached out for help and I was making active changes to better myself, it still wasn’t enough to stop the constant thoughts of not being good enough.

After a fateful night ending that was a blessing in disguise, I finally was given antidepressants to manage and aid in journey to a somewhat normal life.

Without the services I received, my future was so uncertain. 17 year old me didn’t even think about making it through the next day, let alone being in my third year of uni with the most amazing friends and family surrounding me, being 4 hours away from what I know and experiencing so much that seemed so out of reach 3 years ago.

This is why I am raising money for Mind by doing a skydive which is something I have always talked about since I was 8, and now I have a justifiable reason to push myself further and make a difference in an area that is so needed.

All I can say is that I am grateful that there are charities and people willing to help those in desperate need, when it feels like there is no way out. If I can make a difference and aid others in receiving the same support I received, or even just a fraction of it, it is better than any accomplishment I could ever make.