Times right now in the UK are tough, stressful and uncertain. You hear more and more stories around the country of suicide, mental struggles, anxiety, depression...

It's important to know that mental health illness is a disability that you can't see on surface level.

I am someone who has previously struggled with anxiety, which at times has left me feeling burnt out, unstable and second guessing my every action. It can effect your every day living, and have a domino effect seeming like there is no way of getting out of your own head.

I am raising awareness for everyone who has struggles with mental health issues, doubting themselves and without truly knowing how strong and valuable they are to this world, their families, friends.

I want to dedicate this fight to Ian Gale, a good friend who lost his life very recently and gone way too soon. You'll be missed greatly mate.

On Saturday 11th July, I will be fighting at the Ultra White Collar Boxing event in Watford, something I have wanted to do for a while and I'm looking forward to bringing discipline to my life, training hard and preparing myself for what will be a brilliant night!

Just remember, it's healthy to talk about your problems, it's okay not to be okay but it's important we fight against the mental struggles.

Thanks in advance for your contribution to this cause that means so much to me.

More information about Mind: We are Mind, the mental health charity. We are here to make sure anyone with a mental health problem has somewhere to turn for advice and support.

Thank you,

Harrison