Raising awareness of mental health in schools

22 year old Jess gives talks and delivers workshops in schools to get students to realise we all have mental health.

10th October 2018, 3.34pm | Jess

On this World Mental Health Day 2018, we're hearing from our Young Champions who are sharing their stories to challenge stigma and discrimination around mental health.

Jess speaks out about Mental Health at the Young People's Pledge Signing event in October 2018

Being involved in the campaign has had a huge positive effect on me personally; it’s not only enabled me to connect with others who have similar experiences of mental ill-health, but also provided me with a therapeutic means of expressing myself and sharing my journey which is helping me on my road to recovery. Going into schools is my favourite part of the campaign, because the kids are so enthusiastic and open minded.

TTCW Champion Jess and Rachelle

Seeing the difference in their attitudes and beliefs at the beginning of the workshops and at the end is really encouraging. It’s about getting them to realise we all have mental health, and I think that if I had had someone talking to me about mental-health and illness when I was in school, it would have encouraged me to ask for help sooner.

“Mental health does not discriminate, so why should we?”

"There is stigma by the older generation and an attitude to just ‘get on with it’ – which may have delayed the time for me to seek help."

9th June 2022, 3.57pm | Anonymous

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“I want to be a catalyst for change wherever I can”

“Being vulnerable and looking to learn something new to help your physical and mental wellbeing is a major strength. It’s difficult, which is why it can be scary. It’s so worth it, though!”

1st June 2022, 9.17pm | Simon Clarke

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