Research shows that 1 in 4 people including children will experience a mental health issue in their lifetime such as anxiety, depression and addiction with 75% of issues being established by the age of 18. Mental health costs the UK an estimated £100 billion per year and is the single largest cause of disability being a bigger problem than both cardiovascular disease and cancer.This week is Mental Health Awareness Week and I’m encouraging everyone to talk about and share the positive steps we take to ensure our mental health & wellbeing. What works for you?Together, let’s break the stigma of mental health.

For further information & support please go to www.mind.org.uk, www.youngminds.org.uk or www.childrenssociety.org.uk