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Kieran M

My team and I want mental health issues to be taken seriously.
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Kirsty T

I'm helping more people understand the complex nature of autism.
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Charlotte R

I want to provide support to those who feel isolated where they live.
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Emily Long

I want people to learn basic mental health first aid skills
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Andrew F

We want better support services for young adults who have ADHD.
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Alex L

I want to raise awareness of stimming within autism.
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Katie M

I want young people to know they're not alone when it comes to talking about self-harm.
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Ian

I want young people to recognise the symptoms of Borderline Personality Disorder.
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Charlotte Lenman

I want to help young people experiencing low self-esteem.
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Rachel Collins

I want to show young people that exercise can improve their mental health.
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Lucy Mathison

I developed an eating disorder aged eight and want to raise awareness of the illness
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Jake L

I want more people to take anxiety disorder seriously.
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Robyn Wimble

I want to encourage young people to open up about their mental health
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Sonny Hawkins

I want to battle the stigmas attached to autism and mental health
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Allie

My group and I are educating teachers of the struggles students with mental health issues face.
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James B

I want young people with mental health issues to write about their feelings.
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Rebekah

We want people with mental health issues to know it’s never too late to get help.
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Amy M

Studying art helped me defeat my depression. Now I want others to do the same.
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Sophie Clarke

I want to make parents and teachers aware of self-harm
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Georgina A

I want those with mental health conditions to be confident in pursuing their goals.
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Jake S

I used to have depression, but I dealt with it through regular exercise.
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Chelcie

My group and I are using drama to boost self-esteem and promote positivity.
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Bee Daws

I want to help young people talk about their feelings by finding a creative outlet
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Me and my friends want young people to know that calories aren't the enemy!

I want young people to understand that calories are just another word for energy, which is...
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Jessica Jayne

 

I want to encourage understanding of mental health issues.
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Victoria C

We want to help young people identify early signs of eating disorders.
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Jane

I want to raise awareness and understanding about eating disorders.
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Naomi

I want to show that being creative can benefit those with mental illnesses.
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Tobias

I want to make people smile so Wrexham is a brighter, happier place.
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Grace and Jess

We want young people with mental health issues to find support.
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Lewis L

I want to help others express themselves through music.
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Nikita B

I want young people who are experiencing mental health issues to seek help.
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Steph

I'm raising awareness of a condition called borderline personality disorder.
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Deborah

I have psychosis - and I now want other people to recognise the symptoms.
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David

We want to encourage people to offer support to those with mental health conditions.
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Terri R

I want to encourage mums suffering from post-natal depression to ask for help
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Eddie Callis

I want to encourage other people with autism to give art a try.
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Jo Quinn

A campaign to emphasise the importance of early diagnosis of autism.
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Lydia Hague

I want to raise awareness about panic attacks.
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Sami

I want to raise awareness about suicide and inspire people to cherish their lives.
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Ben

I want to start a support group so people with dyspraxia don't feel isolated.
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Jordan S

I want to help those with learning difficulties express themselves.
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Keriann

I want people to see what life can be like with borderline personality disorder.
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Lucy

I've experienced a diabetic eating disorder and I'm now supporting others.
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Hannah K

I want those living with social anxiety disorder to open up and get help.
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Thetford Fixers

We want teachers to understand autism so they can support autistic pupils.
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Reuben

We want others our age to speak out about mental health.
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Kat 

I want people to understand mental health better.
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Aidan Furlong

I want to show the impact of death anxiety
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Benice

I want to raise awareness of autism within the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities.
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Sarish

I want to help young people learn more about dementia.
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Izzy Harris

I want people to understand what OCD is and that it isn't something to be afraid of.
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Ali L

Knowing what it’s like to have OCD, I’m helping others understand the condition.
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'Tom'

I want to challenge the stigma attached to mental health issues.
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Shane Donaghy

I want to educate people about Asperger's Syndrome
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Sam

I'm raising awareness of male eating disorders through a website.
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Stephanie Keenan

I want victims of bullying to confide in the people they trust.
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Miriam

I want to raise awareness of mental health so others know when to seek help.
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Emily Lumley

I would like people to understand Alzheimer's so they can better support families.
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Corrina

My team and I are reaching out to young people with mental health issues.
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James E

I want those with disabilities to feel confident in pursuing their dreams.
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Elissa

I want to help young people develop a healthy attitude towards body image.
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Lilian

Lilian and her team want to promote healthy lifestyles.
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Ashleigh A

I am tackling stigma so more people will get help for their mental health concerns.
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Jade

I used to smoke cannabis. Now I want to warn people of the dangers of it.
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Savannah

I want better understanding of mental health issues in young people.
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Andy D

I'm sharing my struggles with anxiety to encourage more men to open up
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Jade Hall

A campaign to raise awareness about manipulative behaviours.
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Demi-Leigh

We want people with mental health conditions to speak out.
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Ashley Green

I want to educate people about autism.
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Angus

We want to increase people's understanding of Asperger's syndrome.
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Dayna

I'm using my experience of depression to encourage others to seek help.
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Georgie

I want teenagers to talk about things that are troubling them.
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Katie Woods

I want to promote self-belief and self-confidence in young people.
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Shauna

I have amnesia and I now want to help others in similar situations.
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Emma S

I’m raising awareness of a condition that causes people to pull their hair out.
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Casey

We want to show others how they can support a young person who is self-harming.
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Matt J

We want young people to see that success can be measured in a number of ways
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Matthew Bousfield

I want people with ill mental health to be listened to.
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Katie S

I want more opportunities available for those with mental health conditions.
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Megan L

We want people to spot the signs of eating disorders so others can get help.
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Ippy Gupta

I want to encourage young people to talk about depression
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Chris Bird

Chris wants people with mental health issues to embrace their differences
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Kathryn & Sophie

We want to help people with eating disorders and give information.
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Crystal Turner-Brightman

Crystal wants to encourage people with PTSD to be survivors, not victims.
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Beverly Held

I want to highlight how mobiles can damage mental health - but can also be a lifeline to get help.
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Maddie

I’m campaigning to change the importance of beauty in being successful.
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Laura M

Having lived with OCD, I’m helping others understand the condition.
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Angharad 

I want to help young people find ways to cope with mental health conditions.
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Abbie

We want young people with mental health conditions to get better support at school.
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Rachel Brown

I want young people to feel able to talk about mental health.
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Sian

We want to help people better understand self-harm so those affected can seek help.
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Bethany Barnett

To raise awareness about the benefits of peer support.
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Brandon

I want to highlight the challenges faced by those living with Tourette’s.
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Emily T

I want to encourage young people to find help if they're feeling suicidal.
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The AutistiX

We're showing that people with autism are just as able as anyone else.
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Keeley

I want to empower women to feel confident in who they are.
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Kamari

I want to tackle the stigma often attached to mental ill health.
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Derby College Fixers

We want others our age to stay strong and never give up.
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'Hannah'

I want to show young people with mental illnesses that recovery is possible.
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Bethan Workman

I want to help others my age to cope with stress
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Courtney Thomas

I want to show that creativity can help you get through tough times
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Emma Oldfield

I want better support for people with eating disorders.
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Tonicha Simpson 

I want to help people communicate with friends battling mental illness
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Rachael

My group and I want people to better understand borderline personality disorder.
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Rachel A

I want those experiencing mental health problems to talk about their feelings.
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Alicia

I want to help others find creative ways to cope with anxiety.
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Chloe F

We want other young people with eating disorders to speak out and get help.
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Sophie Holland 

Sophie wants young people to ask for help at school.
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Brent

I've lived with Tourette's since I was 15 and am now helping others.
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Abbie F

I want to show that it's possible to recover from depression.
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Holly W

I want young people with mental health issues to know that they’re not alone.
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Mason Latey

A campaign to talk about and celebrate autism.
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Tammy

I self-harmed in the past and now want to help others get the support they need.
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Aimee Wilson

I want to show how blogging can help your mental health
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Jermaine

I have experienced the heartache of witnessing a family member battle schizophrenia.
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Seana

I want young people to become more confident by taking on new challenges.
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Robyn W

I want people to talk openly about their mental health.
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Jenny M

I want young people to improve their mental well-being
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Jordan C

I want to inspire people with eating disorders to speak about their problems.
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Dwaynne

I want people to have a better understanding of Asperger's syndrome.
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Ashley Johnson

I want to get people talking about ADHD
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Paula D

I want to support others who experience panic attacks.
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Onyx

I want to help boost self-esteem among teenage girls
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Rosie

I want to help young people who self-harm to express their emotions in a safe way.
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Jack S

I'm educating young people about the complexities of Asperger's syndrome.
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Nat Hawley

I want to show how dyslexia can be a positive thing.
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Connor M

We want people to know how they can support someone with a mental health condition.
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James Underwood

I want to encourage people to stay positive in the face of adversity
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Grace Ludlam

She wants to highlight the importance of drama lessons in schools.
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Cydney

I'm using a website to encourage young people to speak about mental health issues.
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Laura Kelly

We want to show how activities such as dance can improve mental wellbeing.
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Alexandra Garrick

Alexandra wants to help start a conversation about Dissociative Disorder.
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Imogen

I used to self-harm. Now I am providing support for others who do.
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Kirsty S

I’m raising awareness of Irlen Syndrome, a condition that affects my vision.
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Jake N

I write to manage depression and am encouraging others to express how they feel.
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Kirstie Watson

A campaign to help people deal with life after terror
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Simran Kaur

I want to encourage people with mental ill-health to ask for help
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Jay A

I want those with mental health issues to know they're not alone.
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Beth Sebbage

I want to help young people with mental health conditions
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Jodie Broadley

I want to show people how serious Body Dysmorphic Disorder is
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Megan Lett

I want to encourage people to take mental health seriously.
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Naomi Lloyd 

I want people to recognise that eating disorders are a mental illness
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Becky Lawley

I want people to understand the signs of social anxiety.
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Rachel Mc

I want to support young people who are self-harming.
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Corin

I want mental health in young people to be taken seriously.
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Jasmine Flanagan

A joint campaign with Freya Selman to raise awareness about mental health.
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Jessica N

I want young people to feel less pressure when it comes to their appearance.
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Evie

I’m calling for more support for those feeling the after effects of cancer.
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Jordan Mothersole

I want to raise awareness of complex PTSD.
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RO.Z.B

I want to use music to overcome the stigma of mental health.
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Kyle B

I want to show how parents with untreated mental illness can affect their children.
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Kieran L

I’m using my experiences to educate others about depression.
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Ed Southgate

I want to show that anorexia doesn't just affect women
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Hannah R

After overcoming an eating disorder, I want to raise awareness about the condition.
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Bruce

We want to give teachers an insight into social anxiety in students.
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‘Michael Knight’

I want people with bipolar disorder to reach out and seek help.
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Laura T

I want to encourage people with alopecia to be confident in themselves.
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Becky Thorn

I was bullied because of my Autism. Now I want to raise awareness of the condition.
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Shannon Cole

I want to help other young people dealing with anxiety.
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Megan D

We want to educate people about mental health so they can support others.
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Connor Moody-Russell

I want to encourage young men to feel happy about the way they look
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Danny B

I want to raise awareness about body dysmorphic disorder (BDD).
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Michael

My team and I want people to take teenage depression seriously.
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Alice

I'm holding an event to boost the confidence of young people with autism.
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Louise Bown

I want to show mental health doesn't define who you are
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Megan H

I want to encourage other young people with mental health conditions to seek help.
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Holly C

I want to show young people that mental health should not be dealt with alone.
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Emma F

My team and I want to encourage students to talk about mental health.
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'Alice' 

I want to encourage people who are self-harming to ask for help
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Kirstie Stage

I want to educate teens about mental health awareness
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Leigh-Ann

I want to inspire young people to be more confident in themselves.
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Jack Davis

I want to encourage grieving fathers to ask for help
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Delyth

We want pupils who feel worried at school to know they can talk to someone.
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Ashton

I want to show others the therapeutic value of music.
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Mary-Anne White and Lucy Wills

To raise awareness about dermatillomania.
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Harry A

I want to share a message of positivity with people who have anxiety and depression
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Bethany L

I'm helping schools support students with mental health conditions.
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Lauren M

I want people to stop associating the word "addiction" with negative connotations.
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David Lloyd-Morgan

David wants to raise awareness about Multiple Sclerosis.
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Vicki D

I want people to understand that eating disorders are not based on vanity.
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Phoebe W

I want to challenge misconceptions surrounding eating disorders.
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Cerys

I want young people to feel able to talk about their mental health conditions.
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Jo

 

I’m hoping to end misconceptions about eating disorders.
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Rebecca

I made a film about the effect being in a war zone can have on young people.
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Bethany Roberts

I want to help young people build resilience against labels
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Nicole M

I'm sharing my story of how I overcame depression to encourage others to get help.
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Kat P

I want people with eating disorders to be offered treatment earlier.
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Abbie K

We want to show others with mental health issues that obstacles can be overcome.
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Lewis B

I want to help others better understand autism.
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Lucia Harrington

I want to improve support for anxious young people
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Billie Nordkil

I want teachers and parents to talk to kids about what to do when they feel low.
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Kathryn J

I want to show that with the right support, young people can live independently.
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Safe For Kent Fixers

We’re encouraging people to talk about mental health.
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Amethyst

We want mental health conditions in young people to be taken seriously.
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Ianto

I want to offer support and encouragement to people with speech disorders.
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Rhian

Opening up about self-harm can be scary, so I'm encouraging others to speak out.
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Kate Dickins

I want to get people to talk about their mental health to someone they trust
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Rob Senior

I want to encourage people to talk about their problems
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Katie Watts

Myself and others from Worcester Uni want to promote mental wellbeing
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Summer

I want to educate people about the anxiety disorder 'school phobia'.
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Hannah Lucas

Hannah wants to educate people on the dangers of eating disorders.
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Ben Rist

I want everyone to remember three simple words when helping others with anxiety.
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Jessica Atkinson

I want to encourage people to talk about postnatal depression
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Emma Gray

My team and I want young people to feel comfortable in their own skin.
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Tara Henry

I want to show what it's like to live with agoraphobia
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Sarah L

I want people with eating disorders to be taken seriously.
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Jemma A

I want young people to speak openly about bereavement.
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Rae Bolton

I am campaigning to raise awareness about bullying in schools
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Leon

My team and I want better support for young people with mental health issues.
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Abbie Brewer

Abbie wants to help people recognise the signs of low self esteem
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Megan M

I hope to enlighten people on what it's like living with a mental illness.
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Chelsea J

After seeing a friend self-harm, I want others to talk about their feelings.
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Catrin

I want those with mental ill health to feel they have support.
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Louis

We want people going through bereavement to know the importance of talking to someone.
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Charlene

I want to show others, who are coping with grief, that help is available.
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Dagmara

We want adults to be more understanding of young people with mental health issues.
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Scott G

I want to help autistic children by making families aware of ABA therapy.
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Holly H

I want schools to teach meditation as a way to cope with stress.
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Charmaine

I want young people in care realise they can succeed in life.
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Lisa-Marie Belcher

I want to show how serious social anxiety is
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Lauren Murchison

I want young mothers dealing with post- natal depression to speak about their emotions.
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Sarah H

I want young people to better understand mental health conditions.
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Ashleigh

I’m urging young people with mental health issues not to turn to drink or drugs.
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Naomi L

I want to help young people spot the signs of a mental health condition.
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Mia

I want to encourage young people to talk about their emotions.
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Katie Finch

Katie wants to challenge people's misconceptions of poor mental health.
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Frazer

I want to show young men with depression that there’s no shame in seeking support.
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Rebecca Peat

I want to encourage young people to take a 'mental health pause' if they need one
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Breaghanna McMahon

I want teenagers to open up about stress at school.
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Tony Supreme

I want to show young people how effective poetry can be for self-expression
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Freya Selman

A joint campaign with Jasmine Flanagan to raise awareness about mental health.
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Skillnet Schools Team

We're changing how people look at learning difficulties across Kent.
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Alicia Falconer

I want to help people understand what it's like to live with OCD
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Raisa

I want young people to talk about and understand dementia.
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Connor S

I’m encouraging others to seek help for mental ill health.
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Manus Corr

We want to show the downsides to social media
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Aaron

I want to show that people with learning difficulties should be treated equally.
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Jade Forsyth

I want young people to talk about their mental health
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Sean

I want to discourage people from suicide and encourage them to talk when they feel down.
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Imogenn

I want to support young people who are going through bereavement.
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Becky W

I want highlight that anybody can experience a mental health problem.
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Stacey P

I want to help young people with eating disorders in the Highlands.
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Reece

I want young people affected by self-harm to feel able to ask for help.
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Kirstie Greer

I want to show a 'one size fits all' approach to mental health doesn't work
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Eve

I want students, who are feeling stressed about exams, to speak to someone.
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Bonnie Fox 

I want to increase support for people with mental health conditions
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Emma-Rose

I want to encourage young people to recognise natural beauty.
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David F

We want to educate teachers about helping students with mental health issues.
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Jessica Starns

I'm helping others with dyspraxia set up support groups.
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Leia

I want to show young people that self-harm is never the answer.
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Louise M

We want young people with anxiety to be supported in schools.
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Naomi Rodgers

I want to highlight how hard it can be to discuss your own mental health issues.
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Jenny B

I want to end negative stereotypes associated with Asperger’s syndrome
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Joe Yates

Joe and his friends are encouraging others to stand up to suicide.
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Sam Barakat

I want it to be easier for young people to access CAMHS
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Tom Baker

I want to help raise awareness about Tourette's syndrome.
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Nicole Williams

I want to the younger generation to be more open about their feelings
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Frances Shillito

I want to show that it's possible to recover from an eating disorder
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Emma Rogerson

I want to persuade men not to take their own lives.
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Graeme

I'm changing misconceptions about Asperger's.
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Ffion

My team and I want to help people who are experiencing bullying to stay positive.
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Elise

I want young people to take care of their mental health.
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Laura Q

I'm encouraging young people with mental health issues to speak out.
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Faith Peddie

We want to reduce the stigma around mental health.
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James Gordon

I want to encourage people to find creative outlets
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Spires Academy Fixers

We want young people who self-harm to seek help.
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Mogue

I want to help others speak about mental illness.
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Shannon F

I want young people to feel positive and confident about their appearance.
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Michael A

I don't feel that depression among teenagers is taken seriously enough.
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Hollie

I want to show young women that there's more to life than getting the 'perfect body'.
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Janie

I want to inspire young people to take up a hobby to help them cope with life’s challenges.
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Natalie

I want to raise awareness of self-harm and educate people about the signs.
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Lorna K

I'm encouraging people to understand the hardship farmers face.
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Charlotte V

I'm using the power of animation to overcome autism.
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Adam D

I want young people with depression to never lose hope.
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Zoe Long

A campaign to get more people talking about death.
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David R

We want more help for students struggling with negative mental health at university.
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Danny

I want to help servicemen and women adjust to normality when they return.
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Lauren Sloan

I want to highlight the systems in place to help those with mental ill health.
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Harry

I want others to try martial arts to improve physical and mental well-being.
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Tom

I want to tackle the misconceptions surrounding Tourette's syndrome.
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Harriet Davis

I want to improve understanding of eating disorders in the medical profession
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Claire G

I want eating disorders in young people to be taken seriously.
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James C

I want to support young people who experience anxiety attacks.
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Nichole M

I want more young people with mental health issues to talk about their feelings.
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Laura H

I want to encourage young people with mental health conditions to seek help.
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Caillan

I want to see more support for young people experiencing anxiety at school.
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Amy Blockwell

I want to support the parents of unwell or premature babies
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Fiona

I'm urging young people with mental health problems to seek help.
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Click on the Fixers to find out more about their campaigns on this issue. Scroll left or right to see more.

How we perceive and experience the world, the way we think and feel is what makes each and every one of us unique individuals. Our mental state determines how we interact with those around us and the emotions we feel towards ourselves.


The Fixers on this page are sharing their stories and campaigning for greater awareness of issues relating to the mind.

Whether it’s mental health issues like depression, self-harm or eating disorders, or conditions such as autism, dyspraxia or Tourette’s, Fixers are addressing a variety of topics to encourage a better understanding of our headspace.

 

 

See everything that Fixers have created on this issue by clicking on the icons to the right for completed campaign resources, news stories and our Youtube channel!

 

 

Nearly three in four young people fear the reactions of friends when they talk about their mental health problems?

(Source: Time to Change)

 

 

Want a sneak peak? Watch the films below, which are just two examples of the many Fixers campaigns that are making a difference.

Eating Disorder Demons

After developing an eating disorder to cope with being bullied as a child, Chloe Faulkner (21) is showing that suffering in silence is not the answer. Click here to find out more.

Autism Awareness

Kirsty Trimming (26) and her team are helping people appreciate the multi-layered nature of autism to end misunderstandings about the condition. Click here to find out more.

 

Need more information or advice on this topic? Try the links below.

 

Fixers and the PSBT take no responsibility for the content of external websites. Views expressed on external sites are not necessarily those of Fixers or the PSBT.

 

Mind are a national mental health charity which offer help for anyone with any mental health condition.


 

NHS advice on mental health problems, including news, stories from others, and tips.

 

Practical advice from the BBC about mental health. 

 

Advice for young people who are experiencing mental health issues, or know someone who is.

 

A site dedicated to ending mental health discrimination.

 

A free, confidential service to encourage those in distress to seek help.

 

 

Samaritans provide free 24-hour confidential advice on a variety of topics, from distress to suicidal thoughts.

 

A national service which provides support, self-help groups, and information to people  suffering from eating disorders, and for those who know someone with an eating disorder.

 

 

A UK-wide charity which specialises in offering information and support to people who have mental health conditions - from depression, to eating disorders, and self-harm.

MindEd is a free educational resource for adults about children and young people's mental health. Their online sessions are aimed at anyone working with children or young people, either as a volunteer or a professional.

    
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