Section Title Be In Your Mates Corner In
Section Title Be In Your Mate’s Corner In everyone’s corner
Did youknow? 70% of young people with a mental health problem experience negative reactions from their friends
In everyone’s corner • 9 out of 10 people with a mental health problem have experienced negative reactions or judgement because of it • As well as from friends, 40% experienced stigma from teachers, 57% from parents and 45% from their boyfriend or girlfriend • Being in everyone’s corner does not mean you have to be ready to deal with everyone’s problems. It means that together we can create an environment free from judgement
Making a difference “Our 6 th form created a wall where people have said what they do to stay mentally healthy” Chloe “I pledged to say at least one nice thing to everybody I talk to every day!” Year 9 student “I handed out over a hundred Time to Change leaflets and encouraged people to talk about their mental health” Bryony
What can I do?
What can I do? • Be in your mate’s corner • Share an ‘In your corner’ video on social media to show your mates that you are there for them • Be mindful of your language • If you feel comfortable, challenge unfair behaviour when you see it • Join Time to Change and help campaign to end mental health stigma
Making a difference Think back to our two mates, Eric and Guy. . . Play Videos
Making a difference How do you think it felt for You know your mates better than Guy to have anyone. Eric in his Let your friends know how corner? you are in their corner. Send them a postcard, write a text - you can make a huge difference
Remember You do not need to be an expert to be in your mate’s corner: ü Listen, don’t judge ü Just reach out ü Be by their side ü Do small things ü Do something together
Remember Mental health problems are normal and very common. 1 in 10 young people will experience them this year. If you are worried about yourself or someone else: ü Speak to a parent, teacher or your GP ü Speak to a responsible adult who you trust ü Call Childline – 0800 1111
Time to Change Find out more about how you can help end the judgement around mental health problems. Visit www. time-to-change. org. uk or find us on
Section Title Thank You Find out more: www. time-to-change. org. uk
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