Mental health is everyone’s business. We all have times when we feel down, stressed or frightened. Most of the time those feelings pass. But sometimes they grow into a more serious problem. The question is – how do we take care of our mental health? We know that exercising, eating healthy and getting adequate sleep help.

As young people, we are going through a period of heightened stress and worries. Many students are missing out on school. Most of us are expected to self-educate at home and are not having interactions with peers. 

Children and young people’s mental health is getting lots of media attention. This is why we, Southend Youth Council are introducing the worry box.

The worry box webinar is now live! 

Why the worry box?

• To have a greater understanding of what is troubling the young people of our community at this time, so that action can be taken.
• To ensure that young people have an opportunity to voice their worries.
• Writing things down has a positive effect on wellbeing as it allows you to make sense of what’s happening in your life.
  
  

If you have any questions,please contact youthmayor@southend.gov.uk  

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