83 London Wall
London EC2M 5ND
UK
Let’s talk about mental health… properly!
(Exclusively for those aged between 11-18 years old)
1 in 4 people in the UK will experience a mental health issue at some point in their life. That’s 16 million people experiencing issues such as depression, addiction, anxiety and PTSD.
1 in 10 school children have a diagnosable mental health condition. If children aged between 5 and 16 don’t get the support they need, their problems will get worse.
75% of all mental health problems are established by the time someone is 18. By not giving children and young people the support they need at a young age, society is allowing their problems to manifest. With the right support at the right time, these problems can be managed and prevented.
(https://www.childrenssociety.org.uk/news-and-blogs/our-blog/mental-health-statistics)
At Generation Hope we are so passionate about equipping young people to make drug free choices, but we know there is so much more going on that might impact someones choice to take drugs.
We aim to:
Raise awareness of mental health issues affecting young people
Signs and symptoms
How to handle stress and build resilience
Where to go for help