One in 5 suffer from depression

CHARITIES have warned that Britain is in the grip of a “mental health emergency” as we emerge from the pandemic.

The number of monthly referrals for mental health in the UK rose to its highest level in 2 years in August. One in five UK residents experienced depression in any given year.

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But there are incredible people who aim to make a difference in their communities – providing solace and a safe space for those who need to talk.

For this year’s Who Cares Wins awards we are honouring the late TV presenter Caroline Flack by naming a gong in her honour with her family’s support.

The star-studded ceremony will honor the winner later in this month.

Here are the incredible finalists for Caroline Flack’s Mental Health Hero award.

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Charmaine George

A MUM whose teenage son died during lockdown has been nominated for a Who Cares Wins award after setting up pop-up cafes to help others who are bereaved.

Charmaine George (47) was devastated to learn that her son Ewan (18 years old), was found at the foot of the cliffs on May 2020. He had gone camping with his friends.