That makes the Mental Health Foundation's yearly awareness-raising week more important than many. Mental Health Action Week, from 11-18 April, focuses on relationships. Get acquainted with the quick guide.
1. Recognise that relationships are a powerful source of strength and support to many young people. They are far more likely to confide in each other if they are experiencing problems. They look to each other for understanding and non-judgmental support, which they often fear they would not get from adults or professionals.
2. You could consider a more formal peer support programme to build on young people's natural friendship networks. A typical programme might help train young people in active listening skills. They could also explore topics such as bullying or emotional wellbeing and deliver training to other young people. The Peer Support Manual, a guide to setting up a peer listening project in educational settings, can be downloaded from www.mentalhealth.org.uk.
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