Petra Velzeboer – 18 th Jan,

1 in 10 children and young people aged suffer from a diagnosable mental health Disorder THAT’S 3 IN EVERY CLASSROOM. 2 WHAT’S THE ISSUE?

WHAT WE DO 3 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 Information for children and young people, parents and professionals 4

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)

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 6

Pressures Young people talk about the pressures they face – Bullying, no help. Jodie-Pan Barriero – Mental health / CAMHS 7

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 8

HOW CAN YOU HELP US CAMPAIGN? Sign up to our campaign via our YoungMinds Vs site & tell your friends Advertise Activist/Media training for year olds – Next London date: February 8 th 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 9

10 THANK YOU