Harry Lim

Why I’m walking

London is one of the busiest cities in the world. Millions of people, endless conversations, crowded streets and yet, behind all that noise, so many people feel incredibly alone.

Loneliness doesn't always look the way we imagine. It can be the person surrounded by colleagues, the man who always says he's fine, or someone who goes about their daily life with a smile while silently struggling inside.

Men's mental health is something particularly close to my heart. Too often, men feel they have to stay strong, keep their feelings bottled up and deal with everything themselves. Asking for help shouldn't be seen as weakness. Sometimes, it takes more courage to speak up than it does to stay silent.

Having faced my own mental health challenges, I understand how difficult things can become and how important it is to know that someone cares, someone is listening and, most importantly, that you're not alone.

That's why this December, I'm taking part in the GLOW Mental Health Charity Walk, raising money for Mental Health UK.

I want to help shine a light on loneliness, break the stigma around mental health and encourage more people, especially men, to talk openly about how they're feeling.

Every donation, no matter how small, will help Mental Health UK continue providing vital support to people who need it.

But this is about more than fundraising. It's about starting conversations, checking in on our friends, our families and our colleagues, and remembering that sometimes a simple "Are you really okay?" can make a world of difference.

Let's make sure nobody feels they have to fight their battles alone.