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What We Wish Adults Knew

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The information on this page has been created by members of Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust’s Youth Board to share the things they wish adults knew about mental health, based on their own experiences as well as the experiences of other young people from across Hampshire and The New Forest. Explore this page to hear directly from young people the things they want you to know to help better understand, support & be there for any young person who is struggling or has struggled with a mental health problem.

‘How to look after yourself’ infographic created by Amélie – Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust Youth Board Member.

A young person wearing a headscarf sits on a windowsill writing in a notebook, alongside text about youth mental health and what adults should know.
A flyer titled Who Are We? explains a mental health information document, with a note clarifying it is not professional medical advice. A woman is pictured smiling at a laptop.
An infographic titled DOs lists advice for mental health support, including being open to talk, educating yourself, allowing bad days, exploring treatment, and being sensitive to modern pressures.
An infographic titled DOs lists advice for mental health support, including being open to talk, educating yourself, allowing bad days, exploring treatment, and being sensitive to modern pressures.
Infographic on mental health “DON’TS,” listing what not to do: don’t assume, stereotype, define by diagnosis, or victimise, with brief explanations in coloured boxes.
Infographic on mental health “DON’TS,” listing what not to do: don’t assume, stereotype, define by diagnosis, or victimise, with brief explanations in coloured boxes.
A graphic with the word RESOURCES and text about mental health information and a quiz, alongside a black branch illustration on a yellow background.

THE NHS HAS MANY USEFUL RESOURCES ABOUT BOTH MENTAL ILLNESSES AND SUPPORT NETWORKS:

NHS – Mental Health Conditions
NHS – Mental Health Helplines

CHARITIES ARE A GREAT SOURCE OF BOTH INFORMATION AND SUPPORT:

CALM Mind Papyrus Young Minds Frank

REMEMBER YOUR MENTAL HEALTH IS JUST AS IMPORTANT!

SUPPORT FOR PARENTS & CARERS

Young Minds – Parent Helpline
MHF – Guide for Parents & Carers
MindEd for Families
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