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Jessica Jayne

 

I want to encourage understanding of mental health issues.
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Lisa-Marie Belcher

I want to show how serious social anxiety is
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‘Michael Knight’

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

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

I want to show that it's possible to recover from an eating disorder
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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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Holly H

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

I'm helping more people understand the complex nature of autism.
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Scott G

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

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

I want to encourage people to find creative outlets
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Michael A

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

I want more young people with mental health issues to talk about their feelings.
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Shannon F

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

I want young people in care realise they can succeed in life.
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Jermaine

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

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

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

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

I want to educate people about autism.
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David F

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

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

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

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

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

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

I want highlight that anybody can experience a mental health problem.
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Jade Forsyth

I want young people to talk about their mental health
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Laura T

I want to encourage people with alopecia to be confident in themselves.
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Megan H

I want to encourage other young people with mental health conditions to seek help.
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Danny B

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

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

I want teenagers to talk about things that are troubling them.
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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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Emma S

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

I want to encourage people with mental ill-health to ask for help
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Derby College Fixers

We want others our age to stay strong and never give up.
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Victoria C

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

My team and I want mental health issues to be taken seriously.
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Lucia Harrington

I want to improve support for anxious young people
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Tara Henry

I want to show what it's like to live with agoraphobia
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Naomi Lloyd 

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

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

I want to make people smile so Wrexham is a brighter, happier place.
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Abbie

We want young people with mental health conditions to get better support at school.
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Adam D

I want young people with depression to never lose hope.
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Corin

I want mental health in young people to be taken seriously.
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Kirsty S

I’m raising awareness of Irlen Syndrome, a condition that affects my vision.
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Safe For Kent Fixers

We’re encouraging people to talk about mental health.
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Charlotte Lenman

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

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

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

I want people to have a better understanding of Asperger's syndrome.
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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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Ali L

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

I’m encouraging others to seek help for mental ill health.
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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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Jessica A

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

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

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

I want people to stop associating the word "addiction" with negative connotations.
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Tony Supreme

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

We want others our age to speak out 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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Ashton

I want to show others the therapeutic value of music.
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Sarish

I want to help young people learn more about dementia.
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Abbie F

I want to show that it's possible to recover from depression.
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Aimee Wilson

I want to show how blogging can help your mental health
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Jake S

I used to have depression, but I dealt with it through regular exercise.
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Kathryn & Sophie

We want to help people with eating disorders and give information.
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Danny

I want to help servicemen and women adjust to normality when they return.
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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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Jack Davis

I want to encourage grieving fathers to ask for help
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Naomi

I want to show that being creative can benefit those with mental illnesses.
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Demi-Leigh

We want people with mental health conditions to speak out.
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Evie

I’m calling for more support for those feeling the after effects of cancer.
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Nat Hawley

I want to show how dyslexia can be a positive thing.
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Claire G

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

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

We want adults to be more understanding of young people with mental health issues.
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Emma Gray

My team and I want young people to feel comfortable in their own skin.
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Laura H

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

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

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

I'm raising awareness of a condition called borderline personality disorder.
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Leigh-Ann

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

I want young people to recognise the symptoms of Borderline Personality Disorder.
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Jessica Atkinson

I want to encourage people to talk about postnatal depression
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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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RO.Z.B

I want to use music to overcome the stigma of mental health.
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Jake L

I want more people to take anxiety disorder seriously.
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Benice

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

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

My team and I want better support for young people with mental health issues.
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'Tom'

I want to challenge the stigma attached to mental health issues.
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Andy D

I'm sharing my struggles with anxiety to encourage more men to open up
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Bethany L

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

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

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

I want to highlight the challenges faced by those living with Tourette’s.
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Jessica N

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

I want to show that with the right support, young people can live independently.
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Charlotte R

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

I have amnesia and I now want to help others in similar situations.
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James Underwood

I want to encourage people to stay positive in the face of adversity
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Hannah K

I want those living with social anxiety disorder to open up and get help.
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Ippy Gupta

I want to encourage young people to talk about depression
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Sonny Hawkins

I want to battle the stigmas attached to autism and mental health
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Emma F

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

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

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

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

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

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

I want young people to become more confident by taking on new challenges.
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Nikita B

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

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

I want people with eating disorders to be taken seriously.
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Jake N

I write to manage depression and am encouraging others to express how they feel.
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Shane Donaghy

I want to educate people about Asperger's Syndrome
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Lewis L

I want to help others express themselves through music.
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Katie S

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

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

I want to show mental health doesn't define who you are
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Laura M

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

I want to help young people talk about their feelings by finding a creative outlet
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Fiona

I'm urging young people with mental health problems to seek help.
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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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Mogue

I want to help others speak about mental illness.
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Jane

I want to raise awareness and understanding about eating disorders.
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Laura Kelly

We want to show how activities such as dance can improve mental wellbeing.
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Rob Senior

I want to encourage people to talk about their problems
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Lydia Hague

I want to raise awareness about panic attacks.
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Chelsea J

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

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

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

Lilian and her team want to promote healthy lifestyles.
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Jenny M

I want young people to improve their mental well-being
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Imogen

I used to self-harm. Now I am providing support for others who do.
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Abbie K

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

I want to show how parents with untreated mental illness can affect their children.
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Emily T

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

I want to show that people with learning difficulties should be treated equally.
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'Hannah'

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

I want students, who are feeling stressed about exams, to speak to someone.
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Phoebe W

I want to challenge misconceptions surrounding eating disorders.
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Ashley

I want better support offered to young people having suicidal thoughts.
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Thetford Fixers

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

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

I want young people to better understand mental health conditions.
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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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Alex L

I want to raise awareness of stimming within autism.
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Lewis B

I want to help others better understand autism.
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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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Jordan S

I want to help those with learning difficulties express themselves.
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Laura Q

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

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

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

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

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

My group and I are using drama to boost self-esteem and promote positivity.
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Spires Academy Fixers

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

I want to help boost self-esteem among teenage girls
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Emily Long

I want people to learn basic mental health first aid skills
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Leia

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

We want to give teachers an insight into social anxiety in students.
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Delyth

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

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

I want to improve understanding of eating disorders in the medical profession
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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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Sophie Clarke

I want to make parents and teachers aware of self-harm
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Jenny B

I want to end negative stereotypes associated with Asperger’s syndrome
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Tonicha Simpson 

I want to help people communicate with friends battling mental illness
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Jemma A

I want young people to speak openly about bereavement.
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Angharad 

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

I want young people to talk about and understand dementia.
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James E

I want those with disabilities to feel confident in pursuing their dreams.
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Grace and Jess

We want young people with mental health issues to find support.
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Kat P

I want people with eating disorders to be offered treatment earlier.
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Jodie Broadley

I want to show people how serious Body Dysmorphic Disorder is
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Louis

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

We want better support services for young adults who have ADHD.
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Skillnet Schools Team

We're changing how people look at learning difficulties across Kent.
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Paula D

I want to support others who experience panic attacks.
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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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Beth Sebbage

I want to help young people with mental health conditions
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Savannah

I want better understanding of mental health issues in young people.
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Megan Lett

I want to encourage people to take mental health seriously.
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Ashley Johnson

I want to get people talking about ADHD
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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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Jo

 

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

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

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

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

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

I'm encouraging people to understand the hardship farmers face.
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Terri R

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

I want to encourage young people to talk about their emotions.
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Jack S

I'm educating young people about the complexities of Asperger's syndrome.
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James B

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

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

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

We want to educate people about mental health so they can support others.
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Lucy

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

We want to encourage people to offer support to those with mental health conditions.
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Louise M

We want young people with anxiety to be supported in schools.
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Bethan Workman

I want to help others my age to cope with stress
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Kamari

I want to tackle the stigma often attached to mental ill health.
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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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Tom Baker

I want to help raise awareness about Tourette's syndrome.
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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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Emma-Rose

I want to encourage young people to recognise natural beauty.
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Rachael

My group and I want people to better understand borderline personality disorder.
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Charlotte V

I'm using the power of animation to overcome autism.
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The AutistiX

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

I'm changing misconceptions about Asperger's.
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James C

I want to support young people who experience anxiety attacks.
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Georgina A

I want those with mental health conditions to be confident in pursuing their goals.
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Kieran L

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

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

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

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

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

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

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