I'm only 25, but in my short time, I have seen the lasting and damaging effects of depression. I've also seen the sometimes lacking awareness of the illness due to it's often less physical affects. However, in 2015, someone I knew closely passed away sadly due to the effects of mental health issues. I also see members of my family and friendship group struggling each day with depression, anxiety and this often gets worse in the winter months. So my aim to #beattheblues this Jan is to run everyday, raising as much money as I can for Mind Charity. All donations are massively appreciated!

For my mum, my nana, my grandma, my step-mum and my friends. And in honour of everybody else.