A church in the North West of England is pioneering mental health support as reports of mental health issues rise during the Covid-19 pandemic.
St Cuthbert’s Church in Croxteth Park, Liverpool, has seen an increasing demand for what it offers to those with mental health problems.
Speaking ahead of World Mental Health Day 2020, he vicar, the Revd Laura Leatherbarrow, said: “There’s a feeling across the board of people who have never suffered with mental health issues before are now getting anxious – or getting back depression or being diagnosed with depression for the first time.
“I’ve certainly seen Covid having a profound effect on all ages – younger as well as older.”