Since 2001 The Mental Health Foundation have designated a week in May as Mental Health Awareness Week. This year it will run from 12th – 18th May. Over this time period, our approach to Mental Health has changed significantly, with a growing awareness of the importance of maintaining positive Mental Health for everyone, rather than seeing Mental Health only through a lens of illness.

Phobias aren’t silly, and you’re certainly not stupid for having one. They develop for real reasons, and understanding those reasons is the first step to overcoming them.