We are a charity whose aim and mission is to confront the stigma surrounding mental and stress related illnesses, daily emotional trauma and su***de. Via events such as the ‘WALKING OUT OF DARKNESS’ charity walk and the CLASP Helpline starting in 2014, which will offer those suffering, their family, friends, work colleagues, carers and the public in general; a proactive advice and support service
whilst informing callers of local services, charities and organisations able to help with their needs. The ‘Walking Out of Darkness’ Charity walk will be the 1st major walk of its kind in the UK and all 25,000 walkers will be part of history. The overnight walk will be mainly along the Thames path and cover many of the beautiful sights of London at night including the House of Commons, the London Eye and many more before the walkers finish at just after dawn back at Old Deer Park in Richmond. Register Today - http://tinyurl.com/o26k92l
Mental and Stress related illness can be the consequence of many things; financial stress, domestic violence, physical disability, bullying, addiction, shame, depression, illegitimacy, victimisation, gender identity, guilt, poor education, ethnicity, faith, illiteracy, religion, cyber bullying, peer pressure and sexual orientation. The stigma surrounding these conditions coupled with the absence of an effective source of help prevents people from reaching out and can lead to suicidal thoughts.
