Mental Health Awareness Week (MHAW) began on Monday– and charities and health professionals have taken the opportunity to remind people that help is available to those in need.
MHAW began on May 10 and will continue until May 16. This year, mental health is more relevant than ever, with the number of people needing support increasing during COVID.
According to a recent Mind survey, around 50 per cent of the UK population is now experiencing a mental health difficulty – compared to one in four people pre-pandemic.
One of the services offered by Buckinghamshire Mind is the Friends in Need peer support group for people with depression and anxiety.
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