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Focus On Mental Health

In the UK, 1 in 4 of us will experience a mental health problem of some kind in the course of a year. Affecting people regardless of their age, gender, wealth or ethnicity, mental illness does not discriminate.

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Fewer than 40% of employers are willing to consider employing someone with a mental health problem. Your money can make a massive difference in combating the stigma that prevents people seeking support and leaves them feeling alone in coping with their situation.

With your help we can break down the barriers that stop people from getting the help they need and provide the support that enables them to recover and lead happy and fulfilling lives.

Mental health problems are three times more common than cancer.

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