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The Isle of Wight Youth Trust provides counselling & wellbeing support to young people on the Isle of Wight aged 5-25. After the most challenging of times, demand for our services is unprecedented. Young Islander's seek our support for issues including anxiety, self-harm, suicidal ideation & anger.
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Situation
Research shows 1:6 children aged 4-16 & 1:4 aged 17-25 have mental health support needs. This equates to c6000 younger Islanders needing mental health support; nearer 8000 if the latest poverty figures are reflected (1:3 island children) because those living in poverty are 2-3 times more likely to be impacted by poor mental health. 75% of all mental health conditions are established by the age of 25 – without access to timely & appropriate support these conditions are likely to endure for life.
Solution
Equipping young people with the skills to maintain their wellbeing is most effective when it takes place early in a young person's' life, it enhances their capacity to cope with difficult situations & reduces the likelihood of them developing mental health problems. The Youth Trust has developed a Wellbeing Toolkit, a 6 week after school club programme comprising of a range of activities & resources for primary school children to develop their knowledge of & the skills to maintain wellbeing.
