NEWSQUEST Cumbria has announced a new partnership with Sellafield Ltd as part of a mental health awareness campaign.

Newsquest North Cumbria is proud to be launching the new awareness project alongside Sellafield for the Mental Health Matters campaign.

The campaign aims to shine a spotlight on the incredible work people to do to help others’ mental health in the community.

It will also stress the importance of speaking out and breaking the stigma surrounding mental health.

The Whitehaven News and Times & Star - alongside the News & Star - will be releasing a video docu-series, starting on May 10, which champions the services of charities, including West Cumbria Mental Health Partnership.

Each week for four weeks, videos will be released which shine a light on the services and help these important charities provide for our community.

Nominate your mental health champions

As well as this, from the first week of April, we will be asking people to nominate their friends, family and co-workers who have gone above and beyond for mental health.

This may include spreading awareness of mental health, helping someone through a hard time or helping break the stigma surrounding speaking out.

The campaign will also run alongside Mental Health Awareness Week which takes place from Monday May 9 until Sunday May 15.

The week is an opportunity for people to talk about all aspects of mental health, with a focus on providing help and advice.

Tracey West, social impact manager for Sellafield Ltd, said: “We’re delighted to be supporting this important campaign.

"These are difficult times for all of us as we continue to recover from the Covid-19 pandemic and face the pressure of rising prices and the unpredictability of world events.

"That’s why Sellafield Ltd helped launch the West Cumbria Mental Health Partnership earlier this year.

"It brings together a wide range of community-based mental health support services. You can see the full range of providers on the partnership’s website at wcmhp.org.uk.

"We hope this campaign will encourage people to open up about their mental health and access the services available locally if they need them.”