This insightful podcast episode features Kieran Goodwin, who has been working in the charity sector for eight years and is the leader of Mind of the Student. This mental health charity aims to provide support to young individuals, imparting them with the necessary tools to combat anxiety and stress, especially during exams. The charity has made efforts to enhance conversation about mental health in both schools and homes. The show also talks about Kieran's personal experiences with anxiety as a student, motivating him to launch such a platform. He shares how his charity has reached almost 20,000 students within a year, primarily across London, Essex, and Kent. The charity's workshop delivery model is described, focusing on the engagement of every student and offering comprehensive mental health-related knowledge. He also shares future plans of collaborating with Place2Be and discusses a special fundraiser dinner for the charity set for the 1st of December in Essex. Find out more about Mind of the Student online here - https://mindofthestudent.org.uk/

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00:00 Introduction and Guest Presentation 00:51 The Journey of Mind of the Student 02:13 Impact and Reach of Mind of the Student 02:38 Workshop Structure and Content 04:52 Improving Workshop Engagement 05:14 The Stress Bucket Analogy 06:15 Proud Moments and Future Plans 06:58 The Role of Team Members 12:05 Personal Experiences and Motivations 14:20 Future Collaborations and Adjustments 15:57 Addressing Mental Health Stigma 20:22 Fundraising Event Announcement

22:07 Closing Remarks and Future Aspirations