Help raise awareness of Post-Natal Depression this Friday with @OneMillionMums

According to an NHS report in 2011, post-natal depression affects an estimated 10-15% of new mothers. A shocking statistic you'll no doubt agree, it's also no wonder a whole host of celebrities have come out in support of the Samantha Abbott Trust - a charity aimed at helping mums who suffer from PND.

Founded by Simon Abbot, the charitable trust was set up in memory of Simon's sister Samantha, who tragically committed suicide in 2009, shortly after giving birth and developing post-natal depression.

In aid of the cause, Russell Brand - along with stars such as Beverley Knight and Stacey Solomon - have joined forces to support the trust's plan to break the Twitter Guinness World Record of 'Fastest 1 Million Followers'. Currently held by Charlie Sheen, the record is 25 hours and 17 minutes, and we're asking you to pledge your support.

So, how can you get involved? Well, it's simple. At 10.00am on 26th April (this Friday - put it in the diary) the @OneMillionMums Twitter profile will go live and all you have to do is follow the account to help  smash the world record.

Speaking about the trust's record-breaking attempt, Abbott said: "Many mums suffer in silence as they are too afraid to say anything in case people think they are a bad mum or that their baby may be taken away... However, with the support of so many celebrities, and celebrity mums speaking up, we hope that other mums will be more open and support each other."

For more information see Facebook and follow @OneMillionMums on Twitter, this Friday.

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