So many of us have been struggling with our mental health because of the pandemic. The following quotes from our campaigners show why a mental health spokesperson is so important. https://twitter.com/GMB/status/1391662390505263105

"Depression, stress, the exacerbation of existing disorders has been a direct result of the pandemic and lockdown. The nation needs to be assured that they can find help when it's required. A spokesperson at press conferences will be a step towards that."

"The pandemic has devastated my mental health. Asking for help was so difficult, but at least I'm now on a waiting list. A spokesperson will help people to realise the government is taking this issue seriously, and may perhaps make it easier for those struggling to ask for help."

"I've had many referrals hitting brick walls because there's no funding, no one trained to deal with bipolar or resources are stretched to the max. People who've never suffered from mental health issues before are developing them and don't know what to do or where to go for help"

"My mental health has been at its worst this past year due to Covid. Having someone to speak on my behalf would help immensely. Unless people experience the long delays for treatment or support they can't fully comprehend how demoralising it is to be dependent on others."

"We are on the verge of a major mental health crisis and a little effort now will go a long way to making it easier in the long run. Failure to act now will mean more effort is needed later."

Thank you for raising this again @campbellclaret . We hope to see a mental health spokesperson during #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek