Resources Promoting Good Mental Health in Young People
Fighting back against the youth mental health crisis
What We Do?
help prevent mental health issues
Promoting Mental Wellbeing
We use evidence-based strategies to help young people better manage their wellbeing before they need help
Primary Prevention of Mental Health Issues
We equip young people with the awareness, skills & tools to increase resilience & deal with challenges
Primary Prevention is about reducing mental health issues through the promotion of good overall mental wellbeing
MISSION STATEMENT
- Draw attention to the youth mental health crisis
- Eradicate the stigma around mental health so young people can be open and seek help when they need it
- Create and sustain a platform through which the youth can contribute to the discourse on mental health
- Provide resources to enhance mental wellbeing and strengthen the mental health of the next generation (primary prevention resources)
DID YOU KNOW?
1 in 6 young people aged 16-24 has symptoms of a common mental disorder such as depression or an anxiety disorder.
(Student Minds)
Our Resources
Life-saving resources before they are needed.
Mental Health Reset
A FREE toolkit of wellbeing videos and guides for young people at schools, colleges & universities
Helping young people take control of their wellbeing
University Workshops
Workshops helping students build self-esteem, increase resilience & cultivate a growth mindset
Helping young people flourish at university
Nexgen WHERE Platform
A platform designed to improve the mental health of every young person - for schools, colleges & universities
Helping schools & universities fight back against the mental health crisis
DID YOU KNOW?
80% of young people say their mental health deteriorated due to the pandemic.
(Mind)
Our Projects
We give young people the platform, resources & support to contribute ideas, initiatives & campaigns to help them fight back against the mental health crisis
Nexgen Minds Podcast
A podcast by young people for young people. We're having mental health conversations to help end the stigma & show people they are not alone.
Youth Mental Health Conference
A conference designed to bring experts together to discuss primary prevention & how we can improve the wellbeing of young people.
Nexgen Blog
We give young people the platform to talk about issues which affect them as well as to advise others on pertinent wellbeing topics. We want young people to be heard.
Wellbeing Advisors
We create resources that make a difference. Our advisors are students, educationalists, psychologists & therapists.
DID YOU KNOW?
Mental health issues cost the UK economy £118 billion every year. More can be done at the preventive level.
(LSE & Mental Health Foundation)