ARTIST Stuart Semple has joined a nationwide campaign to raise awareness around mental health.

Semple is participating in #BreakTheCycle, launched by E-bike brand Volt together with mental health and suicide prevention charity Beder.

The campaign invites people to cycle 52,840km or more in memory of the 5,284 people who took their lives in England last year.

Semple kicked off the challenge, before passing the torch to LBC presenter and mental health campaigner, Natasha Devon.

TV star Mr Motivator, online fitness gurus Jake Williamson and Alex Crockford, as well as anxiety therapist Joshua Fletcher, and the feline viral sensation Travis and Sigrid, will also be taking part.

VOLT managing director and co-founder, James Metcalfe, said: “Mental health struggles are one of the biggest issues facing society today, and with cycling scientifically proven to help, we’re excited to continue our work with Beder and get the important message out further with this new challenge."

Razzak Mirjan, founder of Beder, said: “I started this charity in 2017 in memory of my brother Beder who made the tragic decision to take his own life at just 18 years old.

"Seven years later, it is heartening to see so many famous names take the time out of their busy schedule to help raise awareness about mental health.

"This support is crucial in helping people receive the help and support they need."