Grace Dear Trust

75% of mental illnesses start before a child reaches their 18th birthday and 50% of mental health problems in adults take root before the age of 15. Many young people struggle to understand their own feelings and don’t know how to talk about them. This can lead to them suffering in silence, without the help they need. They want to change that and let young people know ‘it’s ok not to be ok’.

They want to help…

…To raise awareness of the impact of poor mental health, in particular the significant effect it has on young people.

…To encourage more people to be able to speak openly about their feelings, no matter how big or small.

…To reduce some of the stigma which surrounds mental health problems.

…To encourage anyone who feels down, low or feeling unable to cope …by helping them to learn in different ways to communicate their feelings.

…To support schools to raise awareness and increase understanding of how important it is for young people to be open about their feelings.