THE Hambleton and Richmondshire Mental Health Forum is planning a major exhibition to raise awareness of its work during World Mental Health Week.

The group is planning to use the week to draw attention to new figures which show that one in four people will suffer mental health problems.

The centrepiece of the campaign will be an exhibition at the town hall in Northallerton on Thursday, October 12, where members of the group will explain its work.

A spokesman said a widespread publicity campaign would be launched in the two districts calling for more openness on mental health issue.

For further information about the group contact Malcolm Ashman, manager of Mental Health Support in Hambleton and Richmondshire, on (01609) 780758