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YOUTH TRUST: SUPPORTING THE MENTAL HEALTH OF YOUNG ISLANDERS


We know mental health can be an incredibly sensitive subject, particularly for young people who are still finding their way in the world. But the frightening reality is that suffering in silence leads many young people to consider taking their own lives.


S 16 styleofwight.co.uk


uicide among teenagers has almost doubled in the last eight years. Blame has been placed on factors such as added pressures at school,


and the intrusive and unrealistic world of social media. But what’s important is how we tackle this deepening crisis in young people’s mental health.


Thanks to the Isle of Wight Youth Trust, Islanders between the ages of four and 25 are now able to receive long-term counselling sessions to provide them with the support they need, when they need it most.


The organisation is also working hard to ensure each school has its own designated mental health lead - much like it does a first aider - to provide


better support to children during their school days.


“We’re primarily a counselling service,” said current chief executive, Mairead Healy. “But we’re also working with professionals such as teachers, GPs and people in statutory services to provide first class mental health training, to ensure they have the skills and the confidence to support our Island’s young people.”


The trust moved to its new building in Pyle Street, Newport, in 2018, following 34 years at premises in St John’s Place. The new bright and colourful premises welcome many more young people through its doors and are equipped to accommodate all ages - with age-appropriate rooms and


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