Mental Health

In association with Mind Brighton and Hove, Hove YMCA staff members and young people will be marking World Mental Health Day on Friday 10th October by taking a leisurely 1 mile walk through Preston Park to celebrate the creation of the Mind Mile and to promote the relationship between mental health and exercise.

There will also be an exhibition of photographs by young people helping to publicise mental health issues as part of the Experience in Mind project. Through this innovative project young people aged 16 - 25 aim to encourage a better understanding of young people's mental health through creative presentation and by offering training to professionals. The photographs, taken by young people, offer a unique insight into young people's mental health, looking at issues such as depression, identity and destruction from their point of view.

Join the group on Friday 10th October in Preston Park at 11.30 outside the Chalet Cafe. Tea and cakes will be available after the walk.

Young People Delivering Training Experience in Mind is an exciting project that provides staff from the mental health sector and young people’s services with training from young mental health service users. The training focuses on the experiences and opinions of young people (aged 15-25).

Get Happy at the Hove YMCAHove YMCA is committed to improving the emotional health of young people, children and families. We offer lots of activities for people to make friends, enjoy themselves and learn new skills. We also offer specialist help when its needed, especially at times of emotional difficulty.

The Youth Advice Centre provides information and advice for young people across the city. The popular Blatchington Road drop-in centre helps young people aged 13 - 25 years old with issues around sexual health and relationships, family problems, housing, education, training and employment. The centre also provides a gateway to counselling services and one-to-one support from Connexions Personal advisors (PAs) for those with complex needs.

Safe + Sorted in East Brighton also provides information and advice for young people.