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Petra Velzeboer – 18 th Jan, 2014 . WHAT’S THE ISSUE?. 1 in 10 children and young people aged 5 - 16 suffer from a diagnosable mental health Disorder THAT’S 3 IN EVERY CLASSROOM. WHAT WE DO.
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WHAT’S THE ISSUE? 1 in 10 children and young people aged 5 - 16 suffer from a diagnosable mental health Disorder THAT’S 3 IN EVERY CLASSROOM.
WHAT WE DO • YoungMinds is the UK’s leading charity committed to improving the emotional wellbeing and mental health of children and young people. • We campaign, research and influence policy and practice.
WHAT WE PROVIDE • Parents’ Helpline • Youth campaigns and policy influencing • Training for professionals matthew.daniel@youngminds.org.uk • Information for children and young people, parents and professionals
WHAT IS MENTAL HEALTH? • “Mental health is defined as a state of well-being in which every individual realises his or her own potential, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to her or his community.” • World Health Organisation (WHO) 2011
WHERE ARE WE GOING NEXT? • In January we launch YoungMinds biggest and most ambitious campaign • A mass movement of young people (11-25) campaigning for change on issues that affect their mental health
Pressures • Young people talk about the pressures they face • Bullying, no help. Jodie-Pan Barriero • Mental health / CAMHS
WHAT CAN WE DO • Start the conversation and reduce stigma • Listen • Involve teenagers in their care and treatment • Build awareness by linking with mental health organisations
HOW CAN YOU HELP US CAMPAIGN? • Sign up to our campaign via our YoungMindsVs site & tell your friends • Advertise Activist/Media training for 11-25 year olds – Next London date: February 8th • Spread the word on social media & everywhere else • Let us know if you want young people to sit on your boards, forums and planning meetings so you can hear their views