Cumbria’s Police Fire and Crime Commissioner (Commissioner) David Allen, is supporting national Mental Health Awareness week 12-18 May, encouraging people to talk openly about anxiety and raise awareness of the services available within our communities, for those who need support.
According to recent research, the Mental Health Foundation found a quarter of adults in the UK, report that anxiety has stopped them from doing things they want to do,
Commissioner, David Allen comments: “This year the Mental Health Foundation are focusing on gaining support from our local communities for Mental Health Awareness Week, to try and increase people's awareness and understanding around support services that are available.
“Mental health is everything, everywhere, to everyone. It's part of all of us, and impacts everyone around us.
“We want to use this Mental Health Awareness Week to celebrate the power and importance of community. Being part of a community can make life feel more meaningful and enjoyable, help us feel happier and safer, and improve our mental health. Yet sometimes, although we’re all part of communities, we don’t always realise the benefits for our mental health.
“Communities can provide a sense of belonging, safety, support in hard times, and give us a sense purpose. We thrive when we have strong connections with other people and supportive communities that remind us, we are not alone.
“The important thing to remember is that help is out there and I would urge anyone struggling with anxiety or indeed any form of mental illness to reach out for help, speak to a trusted friend or professional, or one of the many organisations where you can get help.”
Support is available at:
Victim Support
Local number 0300 30 30 157
Cumbria.Admin@victimsupport.org.uk
24hr Supportline 08 08 16 89 111
Carlisle Eden Mind (Main Office)
Mental Health Foundation
www.mentalhealth.org.uk/our-work/public-engagement/mental-health-awareness-week
If you wish to report to police you can do so online at Report a crime | Cumbria Police. You can also phone on 101. Always phone 999 in an emergency or if a crime is in progress.