Our ambassadors

Being an ambassador for Mental Health UK means representing our charity and influencing the way people think and feel about mental health by sharing your story and enthusiasm. We’re proud of our ambassadors who help us to spread the word  about mental health and support available, so that more people can live their best possible lives.

Please note: the individuals listed on this page are the official ambassadors recognised by Mental Health UK. Any person claiming to be a Mental Health UK ambassador who is not featured here isn’t authorised to represent our organisation.

If you encounter someone claiming to be a Mental Health UK ambassador who is not listed on this page, please contact us:[email protected]

Max Whitlock OBE

Max Whitlock OBE is GB’s greatest ever gymnast. Introduced to the gymnastics at the age of seven, Max rose through the ranks to make his Olympic debut in front of a home crowd at the London 2012 Olympic Games. Three gold medals followed at Rio 2016 and Tokyo 2020 adding to the multiple titles won at Commonwealth, European and World Championships.

Shortlisted for the prestigious BBC Sports Personality of the Year award on multiple occasions, Max was appointed an OBE in the 2022 New Year’s Honours for his services to gymnastics. Away from the gym, Max is a devoted husband and father, and has set up the Max Whitlock Gymnastics Club to encourage future generations of athletes to reach their potential.

Shakira Akabusi

Shakira Akabusi is a Women’s health expert, specialising in pre and postnatal fitness, founder of StrongLikeMum, TV woman’s health expert, public speaker, and author of The StrongLikeMum Method. As a mum of four, Shakira understands first-hand the juggle of balancing parenthood with a healthy lifestyle.

Through StrongLikeMum, Shakira offers expert advice and support, answering all the questions women might have about how to keep active during and after pregnancy. Alongside physical fitness Shakira is passionate about embracing the connection between body and mind and as such, champions the importance of maternal mental health. Working on TV, Radio and Online, alongside hosting in-person events, Shakira hopes to shatter the stereotypes surround motherhood and pre and postnatal health.

Find out more about what we do

We won’t stop until everyone has the tools to manage their mental health – and there are a number of ways we can support people affected by poor mental health.

Help and information

Whether you’re living with a mental health condition or supporting somebody who is, it’s crucial to have access to up-to-date information. Choose an option below to find out more about different mental health conditions or find where to get help.

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Support and services

To find support in your local area please contact our founding charities

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Get involved

We’d love to welcome you to our team. Whether you’re running 5k or making a regular donation, we couldn’t do what we do without you. Find out how you can support people living with mental health problems and make an impact on people’s lives.

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Your donation will make the difference

£10 could allow 25 people to access the Mental Health & Money Advice website to help them improve their financial and mental health.

£25 could pay for a bus pass for an Into Work service user for their first week at work.

£50 could enable five young people to take part in our 8-week programme, giving them the tools they will need to manage their own mental health.

£75 could provide a listening ear and friendly chat for three people in the community who needs support with their mental health.

How much would you like to donate?

£3 a month could help more people to access resources and information on our websites.

£5 a month could provide more menopause guides to help people with their mental health during this life stage.

£7 a month could help a specialist advisor offer tailored advice, information and support to someone for their mental health and money problems.

£10 a month could help two people be part of a peer support group for a year, offering them acceptance and reassurance.

How much would you like to donate monthly?