One person in four in the UK will experience a mental health problem at some point during their life, a disproportionate amount of those people are from the North East region of England.

So why am I doing this crazy thing? Because as someone who's suffered from mental health issues, I know how difficult life can seem, so to have resources available if you need someone looking out for you, can be invaluable. Inspired by Mental Health Awareness Week, I looked to find something that I could do to raise funds that didn't involve anything too strenuous and found the NESD..... instead, I'm going to join 1000+ people in baring all and rushing into the North Sea at sunrise.....in late September!

For some more background....

Tyneside & Northumberland Mind are an independent, local charity that delivers mental health services across Tyneside and Northumberland, providing a range of services, including counselling, a listening service, wellbeing groups, fundraising events and training based on the principals of wellbeing, recovery, resilience and prevention. Tyneside & Northumberland Mind also offers a support line providing easy access to mental health and wellbeing information as well as practical and emotional help for anyone in need ages 16 and over.

We also have an online Self-care and Wellbeing Hub on our website that offers hints, tips and information on how to take care of your mental health which is free and accessible.

Tyneside & Northumberland Mind are reliant upon and very grateful for fundraising and donations that allow them to provide a range of services across the region