Young people across South and West Yorkshire have all taken part in a wide range of activities to mark Mental Health Awareness Week, focusing on raising awareness, building resilience, and supporting their own wellbeing.
Through creative workshops, mindfulness sessions, peer discussions, and mental health information events, young people have been exploring ways to better understand and manage their mental health. The sessions also aimed to break down stigma and encourage open conversations around mental wellbeing.
As part of the week’s activities, young people also designed positive postcards, featuring uplifting messages and wellbeing tips which will be distributed across all areas to promote kindness, connection, and positive mental health within local communities.
These activities have helped young people access support, share experiences, and develop practical strategies for managing stress, emotions, and everyday challenges. This week has been about giving young people the tools they need to take care of their mental health and making sure they know they’re not alone.
Through their involvement, young people are shaping a more open and supportive approach to mental health were reaching out for help is recognised as a sign of strength, not weakness.