World Mental Health Day 2008

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.

World Mental Health Day started in 1992, starting as an annual activity of the World Federation for Mental Health. The day is officially commemorated across the world every year on October 10th and The Mental Health Foundation uses it as an opportunity to celebrate and discuss mental health issues.

For more information about  Hove YMCA's Mental Health services click here. Or contact the Hove YMCA Youth Advice Centre for details of the event.

Information About Mental Health Issues

Hove YMCA has many specialists handling issues related to mental health and have the expertise to help with the growing percentage of the UK population affected by mental health issues. We offer a range of services helping people with issues surrounding mental health including:

• One to one Counselling for Young People
• Counselling in Schools
• Confidential advice on lots of issues including bullying, depression and family problems.
• The opportunity to make friends at our Youth Clubs

There are also many places where you can find information about mental health issues:

Mind are a Mental health Charity campaigning to improve the nation's mental health
www.mind.org.uk

The Mental Health Foundation offer information, news and research on Mental Health issues: www.mentalhealth.org.uk

CAMHS offer specialist advice on dealing with young people and children: www.camhs.org.uk

Experience in Mind is a Vinvolved project,  which is part of V's National Youth Volunteering programmeProject V