A housing association is hosting a mental health awareness day in Croydon town centre.

AmicusHorizon has organised a range of activities throughout the day on May 31, aimed at promoting and supporting mental health awareness.

A marquee will be set up between the entrances of Centrale and the Whitgift shopping centres in North End between 10am and 4pm.

Activities will include a quiz and an interactive workshops. Professionals will also be on hand to offer information, advice and guidance.

There will be also be activities available for children and a wishing tree for the public to write messages supporting mental health recovery.

Rebekah Arkle, Area Support Administrator at AmicusHorizon, said: "Too many people suffer in silence with mental health problems.

We want to let people know that there’s no need to feel embarrassed about asking for help."