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![]() Final Cry: Teenage DepressionMichael Whaley (18) and his cousins Caitlin and Connor White, who are both 17, are concerned that depression in young people is too often wrongly mistaken for teen angst. With Fixers, they’ve helped create this film to show that teenage depression should always be taken seriously. Issues: Mind |
![]() Fixers Teen Depression story on ITV Granada Reports, June 2013Liverpool Fixer Michael Ashton, 19, has had depression since he was 15 years old, and wants to use his experience to help other young people spot the signs of the condition. This story about his campaign was shown on ITV Granada Reports in June 2013. Issues: Mind |
![]() I'm FineSeventeen-year-old Kieran Mulvaney and his team from Chippenham are concerned that mental health issues aren’t always taken seriously. With Fixers, they’ve helped create this film to warn others against using terms like ‘depressed’ flippantly, as it could deter those who are affected by the illness from talking about it. Issues: Mind |
![]() One Day: Dealing With DepressionStirling Fixer Jake Neufeld, 19, finds putting pen to paper helps him deal with depression. With Fixers, he’s helped to create this film and spoken word piece to encourage others with the mental health condition to find a way to express their feelings. Issues: Mind |
![]() Talking About Depression on ITV News West CountryIppy Gupta, 17, from Truro, wants young people to open about about depression Issues: Mind |
![]() Support For Postnatal Depression Fix on ITV Granada ReportsTerri Reid, 24, from Liverpool, is encouraging mothers with postnatal depression to seek help. Issues: Mind |
![]() Everything's DifferentLouise Bown, 20, from Erdington, wants to show that your mental health doesn't define you Issues: Mind |
![]() Teenage Depression Fix on ITV News Central, September 2013Peterborough Fixers Cydney Beagley (18) and Megan Hulme (17) are using their website to create an online support group for young people experiencing depression and other mental health problems. Issues: Mind |
![]() 'Creative Content' film by Amy MullenFixer from Cwmbran, South Wales Amy Mullen, 19, an aspiring artist who struggled with depression through her time in education is inspiring young people to creatively express their experience with mental illness, after studying Art helped her overcome the condition. Issues: Mind |
![]() Inside My Head: Dealing With DepressionKieran Lacey (20) from Cardiff has experienced depression and wants to show people that having a mental health condition is nothing to be ashamed of. With Fixers, he’s created this film to share his story and remind others that it’s okay to ask for help. Issues: Mind |
![]() Social Media AnxietyBeverly, 21, from Tyneside, wants to highlight how mobile phones can both damage and help mental health; http://www.fixers.org.uk/index.php?mo... Issues: Mind |
![]() Secret SorrowsA short film by 19-year-old Michael Ashton of Liverpool which focuses on mental health disorders, particularly depression and anxiety, in young teenagers. The film seeks to help teachers remain vigilant and understanding towards their own pupils, as well as being accessible for young people who may be experiencing these problems. Issues: Mind |
![]() My DepressionAdam Dow (20) from Glasgow is using his experience with depression to show others the importance of being positive and not losing hope. He has produced this film with the help of Fixers to show those with similar experiences that things can get better. Issues: Mind |
![]() Fixers Exercise Your Mind story on ITV News Cymru Wales, June 2013Bangor Fixer Jake Steed, 21, is promoting the benefits of physical activity on mental health after seeing his depression improve with regular exercise. This story about his campaign was shown on ITV News Cymru Wales in June 2013. It also includes a studio interview with Ruth Coombs from Mind Cymru. Issues: Mind, Work+Play |
![]() Fixers Teen Support Story on ITV News Central, September 2014Wanting more teenagers with depression to open up about their feelings, figure skating Fixer Holly Westwood has launched a campaign to break the ice. Having experienced her own mental health issues, the 17-year-old from Burntwood in Staffordshire wants to show those with similar conditions that they’re not alone. Issues: Mind |
![]() RecoveryKatie Finch (21) from Bristol has struggled with her mental health since she was a child. She is now determined to make a difference with her Fixers campaign - a series of animations about mental health myths. Issues: Mind |
![]() Fixers School Mental Health Story On ITV News West Country (E), April 2015Highlighting the impact of careless classroom chatter, Kieran Mulvaney and his team want to show how flippant use of words like ‘depressed’ can add to mental health stigma. The 17-year-old from Chippenham believes that using the terminology without thought can trivialise mental health issues, possibly deterring those with genuine conditions from seeking help. This Fix was broadcast on ITV News West Country (E) in April 2015. Issues: Mind |
![]() Puppet Therapy Fix on ITV News WestBee Daws, 25, from Gloucester, uses puppetry to help with depression and anxiety. Issues: Mind |
![]() Fixers It's Okay to Talk Story on ITV News Wales at Six, November 2014Opening up about her battle with depression to show that it is possible to beat the illness, Mia Sweet hopes to inspire others with mental health conditions to talk about their feelings. Mia, who’s 17 and from Abertillery in South Wales, wants people to understand that depression can affect anybody, but there is help and support available for those who ask for it. This story was broadcast on ITV News Wales at Six in November 2014. Issues: Mind |
![]() Talking About It Fix on ITV News AngliaKnowing how depression can affect teenagers, Fixers Cydney Beagley (18) and Megan Hulme (17) from Peterborough are using their website to encourage more young people to talk about their feelings. Their story was broadcast on ITV News Anglia in September 2013. Issues: Mind |
![]() Mum's Support Fix on ITV News West CountryJessica Atkinson, 24, from Crediton in Devon, wants mothers to be more open about postnatal depression. Issues: Mind |
![]() Me and MyselfFixer Mia Sweet, 17, from Abertillery in South Wales has helped create this film to encourage young people to talk about their feelings. Issues: Mind |
![]() Speak Your Mind Fix on ITV News LondonRobyn Wimble, 22, from Croydon, wants young people to open up about their mental health Issues: Mind |
![]() The Mental Health BubbleJade Forsyth, 19, from Falkirk, wants people to open up about their mental health Issues: Mind |
![]() Depression - It's Not all OverAfter seeking solace in skating for her depression, Holly Westwood wants other young people with mental health problems to know how to cope healthily. Holly (18) from Burntwood is showing the importance of talking through issues that may otherwise cause a vicious downward spiral. Issues: Mind |
![]() The Exam || School StrugglesTeachers need to be more aware of students’ mental health issues and give them support, according to a group of young people from Livingston in West Lothian. Led by David Forrester, who has suffered from anxiety and depression, the team have created a Fixers film to get their message across. Issues: Mind |
![]() Mentally Healthy Fix on ITV News Tyne Tees‘I want people to know that taking care of mental health is equally as important as taking care of physical health.’ Seventeen-year-old Elise Towell from Whitby in North Yorkshire wants to show young people with mental health conditions that it’s okay to ask for help. This story was broadcast in September 2015 Issues: Mind |
![]() Retreat - Glasgow - Men and Mental HealthA Fixers campaign led by Frazer Sweeney: http://www.fixers.org.uk/news/12379-1... After he battled depression, Frazer Sweeney is calling on other young men to break their silence when it comes to mental health. The 25-year-old from Glasgow suffered a brain injury as a child, which he says made him feel isolated and alone as he got older. He now wants to show others with mental health conditions that there’s no shame in asking for help. Issues: Mind |
![]() Walk a Mile in My Shoes: Dealing with DepressionConnor Sladden (19) from Sheerness in Kent wants to make sure others with mental health issues don’t bottle up their emotions. With Fixers, he’s helped create this film to encourage those affected to seek support. Issues: Mind |
![]() Post Natal Blues Fix on ITV News LookaroundAfter being diagnosed with post-natal depression following the birth of her daughter 4-years-ago, Lauren Murchison, 23, from Carlisle is encouraging other young mums not to bottle up their emotions. Issues: Mind |
![]() http://youtu.be/yCvUD5DS53gFixer Sarah Underdowd (23) from Southend-on-Sea who felt the effects of depression due to long-term unemployment, is now shedding light on the benefits of volunteering and training courses. This story was broadcast on ITV News Meridian (E) in March 2013. Issues: Work+Play |
![]() Depression and RealityCorin Nelson (17) from Sunderland was diagnosed with depression three years ago and now wants people to take mental health seriously instead of dismissing it as teenage angst. He has helped to create a Fixers film to raise more awareness. Issues: Mind |
![]() Unmasking Mental Health Fix on ITV News CentralLouise Bown, 20, from Erdington, wants people to talk about mental health Issues: Mind |
![]() Mindfulness Matters : Talk About Mental HealthAtlanta Slater, 17, from Folkestone, Kent, wants people to express their emotions creatively |
![]() No Shame In Talking Fix on ITV News AngliaAndy Dunne, 24, from Cambridge, is urging more men to open up about their mental health Issues: Mind |
![]() Come Together || Talking About Mental HealthRobyn Wimble, 23, from Croydon, is using her experiences with mental health to encourage others to talk about theirs. Issues: Mind |
![]() Fixers Young Jobless Story on ITV News Anglia, March 2014Fixer Sarah Underdown (23) from Essex, who experienced a lengthy phase of joblessness, wants to help other young people find their path in life. This story was broadcast on ITV News Anglia in March 2014. Issues: Work+Play |
![]() Mental Health Fix on ITV News CentralDemi-Leigh Freeman, 19, from Dudley, wants young people to talk about their mental health Issues: Mind |
![]() Fixers Unemployment Story on ITV News London, March 2014Fixer Sarah Underdown (23) from Essex, wants to show unemployed young people how engaging in volunteer work can boost their chances of finding work. This story was broadcast on ITV News London in March 2014. Issues: Work+Play |
![]() Talk About Mental HealthHarrogate Fixer Becky Walker (21) has created a film with the help of Fixers, highlighting mental health issues in young people. She hopes to challenge the stigma and encourage more people to talk about the subject. Issues: Mind |
![]() A Follow-Up with Fixer Fiona MalpassAn Essex Fixer Fiona Malpass, 21, whose hard-hitting film about mental health won national recognition, is continuing to campaign for greater mental health awareness four years after her Fixers project. Issues: Mind, Prejudice |
![]() A Safe Place - Mental Health In ManchesterLaura Heydon (19) from Manchester wants to show others that looking after mental health is as important as taking care of physical health, after she was diagnosed with depression at the age of 12. With Fixers, Laura has created this film to encourage other young people with mental health conditions to ask for help. Issues: Mind |
![]() Until the demons are asleep || Mental health & familyA teenager who has battled anxiety and depression since the age of 13 has made a moving film with Fixers showing how his mum supported him during his darkest days. Jessica Anderson wrote the heartfelt poem, which she narrates in the film, to show how important another person’s support can be. Issues: Mind |
![]() Mental HealthA film about mental health in Northern Ireland, created by Fixers and Nicole McCann, 18, from Belfast. Issues: Mind |
![]() Embracing Care Story on ITV News AngliaFixers Charlotte and Laura La Riviere, both 19, from Luton want to encourage young people in foster care to take advantage of the support available to them. This story about their campaign was featured on ITV News Anglia in August 2013. Issues: Home, Relating |
![]() Wheelchair Basketball Fix on ITV BorderNat Pattinson, 20, from Cumbria, is raising awareness of the benefits of disabled sport Issues: Body |
![]() Rise UpJames Gordon, 24, from Derby, wants people to find a creative outlet for their emotions Issues: Mind |
![]() Fixers Psychosis Story on ITV News West Country (W), April 2015Diagnosed with psychosis two years ago, a young man from Devon is challenging misunderstandings surrounding mental health issues. Twenty-three-year-old ‘Tom’, whose real name has not been used, became paranoid and started having hallucinations after smoking cannabis. This story was broadcast on ITV News West Country (W) in April 2015. Issues: Mind |
![]() Fixers Do You Mind Story on ITV Granada Reports, June 2015‘We think mental health is one of the most serious issues for young people today and it needs to be acted upon straight away.’ Leon Hollinrake and Ciaran Cox, both 18 and from the Rochdale borough, are encouraging young people not to bottle up their emotions. This story was broadcast on ITV Granada Reports, June 2015. Issues: Mind |
![]() Hidden Hurt film on ITV News Lookaround‘Two years ago I experienced anxiety and depression. I dreaded going to school. I started self-harming, hiding scars on my arm and burning my fingers, things like that. It numbed me from all the fear and pain.’ James Mork, 18, tells ITV how he kept his mental health problems a secret instead of seeking help. But after opening up to his friends Hannah Lewis and Connor McClenan from Cockermouth, Cumbria, he is keen to see other young people talking about mental illness. Their story was broadcast on ITV News Border on Thursday, August 4. Issues: Mind |
![]() Mentally Healthy Fix on ITV News Calendar‘It was affecting me every day in every part of my life. Even when I was having a better day it was still there in the back of my mind and life just became a drag.’ Elise Towell (17) from North Yorkshire has battled depression and wants other young people to look after their mental health. This story was broadcast in September 2015. Issues: Mind |
![]() Friend's Mental Health Fix on ITV News Tyne TeesTonicha Simpson, 19, from Alnwick, wants young people to stick by friends with mental ill-health Issues: Mind |
![]() Pass It On: Tackling Mental HealthWorried that young people can sometimes cope with mental distress unhealthily, Holly Cranston (17) and her group from County Down created this film with the help of Fixers to show that there is always help available. Issues: Mind |
![]() Reality Bytes Fix on UTV LiveManus Corr, 19, from north Belfast, wants to educate young people about the negative sides of social media Issues: Mind |
![]() Don't Suffer in SilenceFiona Malpass, 20, from Essex worked with Fixers to create this award-winning film about depression in young people. Issues: Mind, Prejudice |
![]() Heal Your Mind Fix on Lookaround on ITV Border‘My alcohol problems got especially bad when I was diagnosed with post-natal depression and I was drinking every day. I didn’t want to admit I was in a bad place. I didn’t want to see that there were other ways of coping.' Ashleigh from Castle Douglas near Dumfries wants to show people, who are struggling with mental health issues, that drink and drugs are never the answer. This story was broadcast on ITV News Lookaround on ITV Border in January 2016. Issues: Mind |
![]() To Whom it May ConcernFixer Aimee Knell (18) from Haywards Heath, is concerned that victims of bullying feel like there is no way out. With Fixers she has created a film to highlight that there is always a light at the end of the tunnel. Issues: Abuse |
![]() Social Media Ills Fix on ITV News Tyne TeesTwo Fixers from North Shields who have battled mental health conditions want to show how social media can be used to seek help. 21-year-old Beverly Held and 19-year-old Lauryn Neasham have created a film showing how frequently young people use their mobile phones and how this can trigger or worsen mental health conditions, but can also be a lifeline for unhappy individuals. Issues: Mind |
![]() Mind Your MoodEmma Francis (22) and her team from Belfast want university students to talk more openly about mental health. With Fixers, they’ve helped create this film to show young people that they don’t have to deal with their problems alone. Issues: Mind |
![]() Counting CaloriesMahveen Alam, 17, from Newham in east London has important information about calories and a healthy diet. Issues: Body, Mind |
![]() Young Anxiety Fix on ITV News BorderLucia Harrington, 17, from Grange-over-Sands, is calling for more support for young people with anxiety. Issues: Mind |
![]() Social AnxietyBecky Lawley, 19, who has suffered from crippling anorexia, depression and anxiety for 8 years, wants to raise awareness about social anxiety. Issues: Mind |
![]() Seeing Mental HealthMy Fixers Film Issues: Mind |
![]() Music Therapy Fix on ITV News Anglia‘I used to bottle things up. But when I started making music, I found I could be more confident, especially around large groups of people.’ Nineteen-year-old hip hop artist Lewis Lacey from Norwich wants to help others create music as a way to express themselves. This story was broadcast on ITV News Anglia in September 2015. Issues: Mind, Work+Play |
![]() What are you struggling with? Depression and Anxiety.A teenager who has suffered with anxiety and depression is concerned that some young people can be too scared or ashamed to open up about how they are feeling. Sixteen-year-old Rachel Anderson from Newcastle-upon-Tyne has helped to produce a Fixers film to emphasise how important it is for young people to talk about what they are going through and to seek help early. Issues: Mind |
![]() Mental State Fix on ITV News West Country (W)‘In the past, I felt really alone with depression. I didn't talk about it to anyone. I was bullied – not just in school, but online as well.’ Nikita Bawden (17) from Great Torrington in Devon wants to show young people with mental health issues that they don’t have to suffer in silence. This story was broadcast on ITV News West Country (W) in November 2015. Issues: Mind |
![]() Work. Life. Balance.This Fixers film highlights the symptoms of psychosis and shows how the condition can be tackled. The lead Fixer behind the project, Deborah, 22, from Edmonton, London is highlighting the issue of psychosis to encourage people to understand the signs, and to seek help to cure the damage the condition can cause. Issues: Mind, Relating |
![]() Self-Harm Fix on ITV News AngliaSophie Clarke, 18, from Framlingham, wants to educate parents and teachers on self-harm Issues: Mind |
![]() Picture ItKirsty, 17, from West Yorkshire, wants to show how damaging it is to share explicit images online. Issues: Abuse |
![]() You Can HelpTWO best friends who have both struggled with mental health problems want other young people to know they’re not alone. Freya Selman and Jasmine Flanagan, both 19, have made a film titled ‘You Can Help’ to inspire others to speak out and seek help. Issues: Mind |
![]() Mental Health FixSam Bakarat wants Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services to be more accessible Issues: Mind |
![]() Maternity SupportChelsie Brown, 22, from Thame, wants midwives and doctors to improve their support and communication towards expectant mums. Issues: Body |
![]() Be A ManLuke Ambler made this film after his brother-in-law committed suicide. He wants to encourage men to open up about their feelings. Issues: Mind |
![]() Autism and Art Fix on ITV News West CountryEddie Callis, 25, from Falmouth, wants people with autism to give art a go. Issues: Mind |
![]() Worries of a Young CarerChloe Reains, 17, from Leeds, wants more support for young carers in schools Issues: Relating |
![]() What is Dermatillomania? Our stories...Mary-Anne White and Lucy Wills, both 27, have been diagnosed with dermatillomania (derma) which is characterised by repeatedly picking, squeezing or scratching your own skin, to the extent damage is caused. Issues: Home, Body |
![]() Alone with my demons II Seeking HelpAbuse survivor 'Delilah', 17, tells her story of abuse and encourages other victims to speak out. Issues: Abuse |
![]() School Bullies Fix on UTV LiveNathan McCard, 18, from Lisburn in County Antrim, wants to encourage people being bullied to seek help. Issues: Abuse |
![]() What is Vitiligo?Kaira Walcott from Letchworth Garden City explains that vitiligo is where the skin cells attack themselves and stop producing the melanin and pigmentation, so the skin turns white. Issues: Body |
![]() WhispersNathan, 19, from Leominster in Herefordshire, wants to stop the bullying of young people with mental health conditions. Issues: Relating |
Dancing To Happiness Fix on ITV News WalesOnyx Uwandulu, 16, from Newbridge, wants young girls to find something they are passionate about Issues: Mind |
![]() Supporting Premature Parents Fix on ITV News WalesAmy Blockwell, 21, from Milford Haven, wants more support for the parents of premature babies Issues: Mind |
![]() See the Signs - Save a Life - Male SuicideSisters Toni and Emma Rogerson from Hartlepool want to raise awareness of the risks of male suicide. Issues: Mind |
![]() Peer Support For Mental HealthA group of young people based in Durham want more social spaces made available in the UK to encourage better peer support for people with mental health issues. Issues: Mind |
![]() Building a Picture of AbuseAfter enduring years of abuse at home, 'Lena', whose real name has not been used, is helping teachers better spot the signs of abuse in others. Issues: Abuse |
![]() Me TooA Fixers project led by Lucy McDowell. A group of young women from Portstewart, Northern Ireland, are lifting the lid on sexual harassment by showing that everyone should have the right to go out without receiving unwanted attention. Issues: Abuse |
![]() Inside Mental HealthGeorgia Douglas-Brown, 18, from Workington, Cumbria, has teamed up with Fixers to make a film about mental health. Her simple message to others suffering with a mental health condition is -you are not alone-. To read her story visit https://bit.ly/2DnRJkG Issues: Mind |
![]() Mental Health Stigma Fix on ITV Granada NewsJessica Jayne, 23, from Leyland, wants to help young people talk about their mental health Issues: Mind |
![]() IBS awareness"Kelly" wants people to be more accepting and understanding of IBS Issues: Body |
![]() Mental Health AwarenessMatthew Bousfield, 17, from Southport has made a film showing that mental health is just as important as physical health. Issues: Mind |
![]() See My Anguish Fix on ITV News Meridian (E)Faith Peddie, 18 and Michael Nyazika, 17 from Sittingbourne are helping others their age to deal with anxiety. Issues: Mind |
![]() Male Body Image Fix on ITV News Meridian (W)Connor Moody-Russell, 19, from Southampton, is encouraging young men to feel happy about how they look. Issues: Mind |
![]() Inspiring Young Women | FalkirkEmma-Louise Petrie, 16, from Falkirk, wants to encourage young women to achieve their goals Issues: Home |
![]() Social Workers: Listening is the KeyA group of young mothers in Andover want to create a campaign to encourage trainee social workers to be compassionate, and to show what a difference it can make to have someone who listens. Read more about their story here http://www.fixers.org.uk/news/17969-1... Issues: Relating |
![]() Let's Talk About Uni!21 year old Ciarán French, from Belfast and studying at Bournemouth University, wants his fellow students to look out for vulnerable people in their midst. Issues: Mind |
![]() Spotting The Signs - Male Suicide AwarenessMarcus Allen, 17, from Tonbridge, is highlighting the signs that someone may be feeling suicidal. Issues: Relating |
![]() Bullying: Harley's StoryHarley, 20, says years of being bullied left him feeling miserable, worthless and insecure. With Fixers, he’s helped to create this film to show the emotional impact of bullying, in the hope that it will stop the abuse. Issues: Abuse |
![]() Teen AbuseA teenage victim of domestic abuse is creating a film to reveal the true extent of teenage domestic violence. Issues: Abuse |
![]() Fixers - Return to Tyne Tees broadcastA look to the past, present, and future of Fixers in this return broadcast on ITV News Tyne Tees, February 2013 |
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![]() Mental Health Northern IrelandNorthern Ireland continues to have the highest rate of suicide in the UK according to the latest statistics. Now one young resident from Belfast, who has suffered from depression and anxiety, wants to help people in her community. Nicole McCann has created this film with Fixers encouraging people to ignore the stigma and seek help. Issues: Mind |
![]() Fixers Teen Dispirit on ITV News Anglia in May 2010Fixer Fiona Malpass, 20, from Essex, is tackling teen depression with a short film drama about living with the condition and seeking help. This story was broadcast in May 2010. Issues: Mind |
![]() Fixers Film BackstageAs we made the film, we filmed the backstage action! So many local young people took part, we thought it would be great to record what happened. Issues: Prejudice |
![]() Receiving my 2011 Vinspired Award.Fixer Josh Chesterman, 18, from Swindon is honoured for his work creating a teaching resource about homophobic bullying at a star-studded ceremony in London. Josh rubbed shoulders with celebs including singers Tinchy Stryder and Gabriella Cilmi at the indigO2 arena in London. He scooped a South West regional award in the vinspired National Awards for his "Words Hurt Too" project. Issues: Prejudice |
![]() Phoebe's Story || Eating DisordersTwenty-two-year-old Phoebe Webb from Colchester wants to challenge misconceptions surrounding eating disorders and improve people’s understanding of the conditions. Phoebe, who is now in recovery from anorexia, shares her experiences to show that eating disorders aren’t always connected to a person wanting to look a certain way. Issues: Mind |
![]() Highs & LowsLouis Choules from Kent is helping others his age come to terms with the loss of a loved one. He has helped to produce this Fixers music video in which he raps about his mum’s death and encourages others dealing with bereavement to know that they’re not alone. Issues: Mind |
![]() Let's Talk About Uni!A student who has struggled with her mental health is encouraging others to look out for vulnerable people on campus. 21 year old Ciaran French who’s from Belfast and currently studying script-writing at Bournemouth University, has suffered from anxiety and depression since she was twelve and last year, was diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder. Ciaran has helped create this film to share her message. |
![]() Castlederg Youth Forum Internet SafetyAmy-Leigh McGuire (16) and Michaela Baxter (23) are concerned about the effect that cyberbullying can have on young people. With Fixers they've created a film to stamp it out. Issues: Abuse |
![]() The Words Hurt Too‘The Words Hurt Too’ tells the story of two young people, one gay and one lesbian, and the devastating affect that homophobic bullying has on their lives. Issues: Prejudice |
![]() THE HAIR TAX: Alopecia AwarenessAfter losing her hair when she was 12 - and being told it would never grow back - Emma Nelson is calling from more emotional and financial support for people with alopecia. With Fixers, the 23-year-old from Harrogate, has created a short film highlighting the costs associated with buying, maintaining, and replacing wigs. Issues: Body |
![]() Homophobic Bullying Fix story on ITV News Meridian March 2009Josh Chesterman, 21, from Brighton explains why schools need to address homophobic bullying. Find out how they are planning to transform classroom discussions with their drama, based on first-hand experiences. This story was broadcast on ITV News Meridian in March 2009. Issues: Prejudice |
HeadoutA group from Peterborough have created a website with the help of Fixers, offering young people with mental health conditions a forum where they can discuss their feelings confidentially with others. Led by Cydney Beagley, 17, Megan Hulme, 16, and Andrew Cooley, 16, the Fixers hope to their ‘Headout’ website will raise awareness of such issues and encourage those experiencing problems to seek help. Issues: Mind |
Ask JoeA group of unemployed Fixers from Falkirk have created a website to help young people find work. Led by Alexander Podmore, 23, the team hope the site, which provides employment tips, inspires others their age not to give up when looking for a job. Issues: Work+Play |