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Lulu performs during day three of Glastonbury Festival 2024 at Worthy Farm, Pilton<\/p>\nEXCLUSIVE: Iconic singer Lulu spoke on mental health as she launches her own charity and admits that it does feel scary to open up but hopes it will help peopleLulu performs during day three of Glastonbury Festival 2024 at Worthy Farm, Pilton<\/p>\n
Lulu has urged anyone suffering mental health<\/a> issues to try to talk to a friend or family member adding: “It feels scary but you’ve got this”.<\/p>\n The acclaimed singer<\/a>, 76, made the comment after her own charitable fund Lulu\u2019s Mental Health Trust launched its first major event, a sponsored walk on Monday(May 19). Lulu decided to set up the fund while writing her memoir, celebrating 60 years since she stormed into the UK charts with her iconic hit Shout and realised the part mental health has played throughout her life, whether her own or her loved ones.<\/p>\n She told the Mirror<\/a>: “The process of writing my memoir opened my eyes to the role that mental health has played in my life. Whether that\u2019s my own mental health, my loved ones, colleagues, whatever. When I was first coming into the industry we didn\u2019t talk about it! But it\u2019s so important, and I want to give back. People will understand what I mean when they read the book I think\u2026 it\u2019s coming soon.”<\/p>\n Reflecting on her career, she added: “It feels kinda full circle. I\u2019ve supported lots of charities over the years and still do, but to be able to put this together myself and help make a difference is really touching. We never talked about mental health or mental illnesses when I was growing up, I\u2019m glad it\u2019s now something we\u2019re aware of.<\/p>\n “It feels important to take a minute to look back at everything I\u2019ve achieved and take time to think how I can use it to give back to those that need it.”<\/p>\n Lulu announced her new charity was being set up in February, coming off the back of her Champagne For Lulu farewell show last year which had to be extended due to demand.<\/p>\n She began her career with the single Shout, performed alongside her band The Luvvers, which reached number seven in the UK singles chart, and went on to have 10 UK top 10 singles and one top 10 album.<\/p>\n For her first charity initiative, Lulu will lead a mammoth walk which will take her from the school where she filmed \u2018 To Sir With Love\u2019 in E1 0AQ to the old Decca studio where she recorded \u2018 Shout\u2019 in NW6 3AU – passing more places connected to her incredible six-decade long career along the way.<\/p>\n Asked what she hoped people would take away from this campaign, she added: “The message we want to put out about how important it is to nurture and look after your mental health.<\/p>\n “If they take away anything, I\u2019d love for it to be that there is help out there if they need it. If you\u2019re struggling please talk to someone. Talk to a friend, a family member, or someone trained in what to do and say. It feels scary, but you\u2019ve got this.”<\/p>\n She added: People have been so generous. I didn\u2019t expect so many people to sponsor me and it\u2019s only our first initiative! There will be more to come.”<\/p>\n Lulu said she had raised around \u00a316,000 so far, and you can sponsor her and contribute to the charity at www.justgiving.com\/campaign\/luluswalk<\/a><\/p>\n Follow Mirror Celebs on <\/strong>TikTok <\/strong><\/a>, <\/strong>Snapchat <\/strong><\/a>, <\/strong>Instagram <\/strong><\/a>, <\/strong>Twitter <\/strong><\/a>, <\/strong>Facebook <\/strong><\/a>, <\/strong>YouTube <\/strong><\/a>and <\/strong>Threads <\/strong><\/a>.<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n![\"Lulu](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/0_Attitude-Awards-2024-Arrivals.jpg\")
Lulu admits it’s ‘important’ to talk about such topics(Image: Getty Images)<\/p>\n