Having struggled with anxiety and depression over many years, I am a fierce advocate for mental health awareness and self-care.

You can find my writings about my own experiences right here and over on ECBC Manchester’s blog, where I am a contributing writer.

Each year I share 24 blog posts in 24 hours as part of the #TimeToTalk initiative, and you can find past contributions on the blog, tagged with #timetotalk.

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If you’re unsure how or who to ask for help the resources and websites below might be a good place to start. Take care of yourselves and each other, lovely people. 💛

ECBC Manchester – https://ecbcmanchester.com

The Blurt Foundation – https://www.blurtitout.org

The Samaritans – http://www.samaritans.org

Mind – http://www.mind.org.uk

Young Minds – http://www.youngminds.org.uk

Papyrus (prevention of young suicide) – https://www.papyrus-uk.org

Self Harm UK – https://www.selfharm.co.uk

Time to Change – http://www.time-to-change.org.uk

Rethink Mental Illness – http://www.rethink.org

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention – https://www.afsp.org