{"id":1129,"date":"2020-06-04T08:46:11","date_gmt":"2020-06-04T08:46:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kimjoneswrites.co.uk\/?p=1129"},"modified":"2022-06-08T14:23:10","modified_gmt":"2022-06-08T14:23:10","slug":"ending-the-stigma-of-teenage-mental-health-problems","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kimjoneswrites.co.uk\/?p=1129","title":{"rendered":"Ending the stigma of teenage mental health problems"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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My article for the Sunday Express Magazine, where I interviewed a mother and daughter Debbie and Jess about how they got through a tough time was really enlightening. They support the work of www.time-to-change.org.uk<\/a>, a programme that aims to end the stigma and discrimination faced by people with mental health problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00b7         1 in four people experience a mental health problem in any given year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00b7         1 in ten young people will experience a mental health problem<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00b7         Nine out of 10 young people report stigma and negative treatment from others because of their mental health problems<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sue Baker, Director of Time to Change said:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cMental health problems are still a taboo subject and, tragically, many people still feel the need to hide them.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Time to Change aims to change public attitudes and behaviour towards those of us with mental health problems, and is working to empower people with mental health problems to speak out about it. The more we\u2019re all open about mental health, the more we can break the taboo around it.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Advice on how to talk to someone who has a mental health problem:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

*Don\u2019t be afraid to ask them how they are.  Let them know you are available to help. Just making them aware that you\u2019re there for them can make a really big difference.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

* Avoid clich\u00e9s like \u2018chin up\u2019 or \u2018it will pass\u2019 as they won\u2019t help. Being open-minded, non-judgemental and listening will.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

* Don\u2019t just talk about mental health. People don\u2019t want to be defined by their illness. Talks about all the things you normally would \u2013 what you did last night, what tv programme you watched and so on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

*Give them time. Some people might prefer a text or email rather than talking face to face \u2013 but if you let them know you\u2019re there for them to help when they\u2019re ready, they can get in touch. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

* Don\u2019t avoid the issue. If someone comes to you to talk, try not to brush them off. Acknowledge their illness and let them know you\u2019re there for them. If you feel awkward about the conversation, you might want to find out more about mental illness.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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