Mental Health

Read how Young People in Brighton & Hove are sharing their vital experiences of mental health services

World Mental Health Day started in 1992. It was started as an annual activity of the World Federation for Mental Health. The day is officially commemorated every year on October 10th.

The Mental Health Foundation celebrates World Mental Health Day each year, using it as an opportunity to communicate with the general public about mental health issues.

In Brighton & Hove Young people are already communicating their experiences of mental health services in order to educate mental health professionals. Experience in Mind is a unique and innovative project delivered by Hove YMCA in partnership with Mind in Brighton and Hove.

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.