The BBC has said that it will broadcast a wide range of films, programmes and documentaries exploring mental health this year.

According to reports, a ‘season of mental health programming’ will commence this spring – which will not be limited to television. Britain’s leading broadcasting organisation has confirmed that its radio and online networks will play a part, too.

The news comes shortly after BBC Radio 1 began a year-long campaign focused on raising awareness of mental health conditions at the beginning of January.

Reports suggest that forthcoming TV programmes include a Horizon BBC Two special exploring schizophrenia and a two-part documentary (Mind Over Marathon) exploring the lives of London Marathon runners suffering from mental health issues.

Meanwhile, BBC One will host an investigative documentary entitled The Truth about Stress, while comedian Jack Rooke will explore How to Be Male and Happy on BBC Three.

Charlotte Moore, Director of Content, TV Channels and iPlayer at the BBC, said: “I hope this season of thought provoking programmes across the BBC will contribute to an important national conversation, challenge discrimination and tackle the stigma that continues to surround mental health.

“One in four of us experience mental health problems in any given year and yet people with mental health issues still feel isolated and unable to talk about them,” she added.

Further details regarding the BBC’s forthcoming mental health season are yet to be revealed.