At Platfform, we believe that mental health is about being able to feel calm in our bodies, being kind to ourselves, having the opportunities for friendships with others and feeling we belong in the world around us.
Our experiences, and the circumstances in which we live, work and play, are what cause us to experience difficulties with our mental health.
Young people have come up with 5 big issues that they think should be tackled to improve the mental health and wellbeing of babies, children and young people (and they’ll help the rest of us too!).
“If we can solve these issues, then we can improve our mental health both now, and for future generations.”
Young people want to;
- Restore a sense of community
- Address inequality
- End child poverty
- Ensure everyone has the conditions for good mental health
- Protect our planet
Call to action
If change is something that you want to get involved in, we have a Manifesto Sign Up Form that you can fill in to share what issues you are passionate about (plus your details). We can then contact you about upcoming opportunities, events, and other ways you can be a part of making a difference.