Trigger warning: the content of this episode include's statistics around mental illness in the UK, that some listeners may find distressing.
Today's podcast includes: updates on projects that staff are carrying out nationally, an interview with Nalini (Resilient Me programme manager) on the wellbeing of young Muslims, insights from Fran and Sarah from the LGBTQ+ forum at TCS, on the wellbeing of LGBTQ+ youth during the pandemic, a remembrance of Aya Hachem a young trustee since 2017 and ending with a positive news story.
Articles featured in the episode:
Muslim Youth: What's the issue? file:///C:/Users/Donya.Lamrhari/Downloads/young%20muslim%20mental%20health%20(1).pdf
#BlackLivesMatter Our way of celebrating Pride 2020 https://childrenssociety.info/content/blacklivesmatter-%E2%80%93-our-way-celebrating-pride-2020
Safe in Essex. Virtual Pride Activity pack file:///C:/Users/Donya.Lamrhari/Downloads/Virtual%20Pride%20Activity%20Pack%20PDF%20(1).pdfLondon DEx therapy services:
If you know a young person who is struggling with their mental health and is a victim of exploitation you can refer them to us: [email protected]
Mind: https://www.mind.org.uk/. 0300 123 3393 (Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm)
Samaritans: To talk about anything that is upsetting you, you can contact Samaritans 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. You can call 116 123 (free from any phone)
Papyrus HOPELINEUK. If you're under 35 and struggling with suicidal feelings, or concerned about a young person who might be struggling, you can call Papyrus HOPELINEUK on 0800 068 4141 (weekdays 10am-10pm, weekends 2pm-10pm and bank holidays 2pm–10pm)
Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM). If you identify as male, you can call the Campaign against living miserably (CALM) on 0800 58 58 58 (5pm–midnight every day) or use their webchat service.
Switchboard. If you identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender, you can call Switchboard on 0300 330 0630 (10am–10pm every day), email [email protected] or use their webchat service.
