News
Want to read about something positive happening in the world right now? Or want to keep updated with the work we do? Find that and more here!
Anti-bullying Week
This week is anti-bullying week (15th-19th November). Here is how to get involved!
Can social media help young people to cope with lockdown?
Don't ask me! Ask the smart people at Manchester University that put this study together by asking young people from all over the UK.
[#photogoals Jon Tyson on Unsplash!]
World Children’s Day
We are celebrating World Children's Day today (Friday 20th November) which was founded in 1954 to mark international togetherness and awareness among children all around the world. Here are a few links to find out more.
World Mental Health Day Q&A
On Saturday 10th October, we did a Q&A to acknowledge World Mental Health Day. We got fantastic responses to the questions we put on our instagram story at @Platfform4yp.
World Suicide Prevention Day 2020
Suicide rates continue to increase throughout the UK. To help people, we need to tackle the root causes: poverty, homelessness, trauma and unsuitable support to help people who are experiencing challenges. Here is the official WSPD website where you can go for more information. Thanks Marko Blažević from Unsplash
*Must read* Help your mate campaign
Having consulted with young people, Change Grow Live recently launched a campaign called
‘Help Your Mate’ to promote harm reduction messages so young people can stay as safe as
possible and look out for each other during post-lockdown life. Check out this PDF for more information!
Need some happy news to brighten your day? Here it is!
These are crazy and maybe scary times for a lot of us right now! But don't worry! Here is some happy news to help you realise how amazing life is!
[Image by Paul Green on Unsplash - Thanks Paul :)]
Miss volunteering because of COVID-19? Why not try ‘Virtual Volunteering’?
Volunteering opportunities may feel hard to come by in the time of Carona, but they don't have to be! Check out how you can volunteer from home!
[Great pic Victoria Heath Unsplash is great!]
Missing your memes? It’s cool, The Mix has you covered!
All this news of the pandemic makes me miss the days where my feed was just full of funny memes. Let's turn back the clock and just have a laugh!
[Photo creds to Marcela Rogante on Unsplash, thanks :)]
Gen Z Under Lockdown: How They’re Coping, From TikTok to Virtual Drinks
Here is a news article with some more advice for you about how to cope with the lockdown. I know I can relate to a lot of what these young people are saying, it's nice to know you aren't alone in this!
State of Mind: Peer Mentor Update!
State of Mind is a project that has a peer mentor program that empowers young people and teaches them how to deliver sessions with Platfform resources to support young people in their communities. And lockdown isn't stopping them!