Chloe Bellerby, 18, from Harrogate raised £10,000 in April by walking 200 miles from Leeds to London in aid of those suffering from mental health illnesses.

The teenager has blogged about her struggles with mental health such as anxiety and depression, and praised her teachers, friends and the town as a whole for supporting her through this journey.

Chloe said: “London is one of my favourite places in the UK.” London is important to her because it’s the home of Mind Headquarters which made a fitting end for her campaign walk.

Rossett School PE teacher Ricky O’Sullivan said: “It will help to tackle the stigma around mental health, and sharing her story will help others.”

Chloe wanted to raise money for this charity in particular due to the help they provided for a close friend of hers before taking her own life last year, but also said “the service they offer is fantastic and I thoroughly believe they are saving lives through the work they do.”

One in four people suffer with a mental health issue according to Mind. The charity aims to encourage people to speak out about their mental health and listen to others who face similar problems. Mind ambassador Stephen Fry has said on the Mind website: “The mind, like the body, is prone to disease or disorder, and we must end the stigma of mental health problems.”

Chloe continues to raise money for Mind, she said: “I’ve got a lot going on behind the scenes, my book should be published next year.” Chloe stressed the importance of World Mental Health Day as it offers a platform to talk about mental health. “It helps banish the stigma attached and also helps in educating people that may not understand,” she added.