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Frontlist | woman's publishing business aims to help mental wellbeing

Frontlist | woman's publishing business aims to help mental wellbeing
on Jan 14, 2021

Miss Humpherson added: “It is so exciting to create my own products and even more exciting to have such positive encouragement from family and friends. I never thought I would have the confidence to do something like this, especially at a time where there is so much uncertainty. I am really proud of my brand and what it represents and can’t wait to launch our products.” But for Miss Humpherson the venture is not just about business, she is intent on raising awareness and supporting mental health charities.

“When I created OddisEven, I knew I wanted to share our success by giving something back to those who helped me overcome my own problems,” she said. “That is why I want to donate £1 from every book sale to a nominated mental health charity.” The first nominated charity is The Rees Centre Wellbeing Hub in Plympton, Plymouth. The centre is part of a growing network of hubs aimed at connecting people with organisations, information and activities that help improve overall wellbeing. Kathryn Hussey, from The Rees Centre, said: “I wish Chloe every success on her journey with OddisEven. I understand the challenges many young people face in living with mental health difficulties and the often-devastating domino effect this can have on their family.

OddisEven has been set up in Plymouth and helps charity in addition to producing journals and gift cards

“To see a local young woman find a way to help herself overcome her challenges one step at a time, and then to have the strength and determination to want to share this with others is very inspiring. “Her journals fit with the five ways to wellbeing which is what our Wellbeing Hub is based upon. I am very humbled that Chloe has chosen to nominate us as her chosen service to support through her sales, which will in turn enable us to continue to support people in accessing mental health support.” The NHS’s five steps to mental wellbeing are: connect with other people, good relationships are important; be physically active; learn new skills; give to others; pay attention to the present moment (mindfulness).