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Children and Young People

We work closely with local schools to provide children and young people with mental health-focused activities, workshops, and awareness.

Working with children and young people is incredibly important to improving mental health at an earlier age and to ensuring we can prevent mental ill health in a young person’s life. Without the work we do, many young people would not have access to vital mental health awareness and support.

Are you a school that is looking to offer your students with mental health awareness or a one-off activity? See how your school can get involved!

1 in 6 children aged 5-16 experience mental health problems
17-22 year-old young women at risk of mental health problems
Youth mental health problems increased 50% in the last 3 years
50% of mental health problems start by age 14, relevant to youth services.

Are you a school that is interested in providing your students with mental health awareness or a mental health-focused activity?

South Kent Mind have been working in schools with children and young people regularly over the past few years, delivering a range of projects, activities, and workshops. As a local charity, we have specialised in addressing the needs of children and young people growing up in the coastal areas of South Kent.

If you are interested in booking the above, or a completely different way of working together, please do get in contact with us today to discuss ways we can best support your students.

Phone: 01303 250090

Email: contact@southkentmind.org.uk

4-week mental health workshops

Covering topics such as: understanding emotions, learning to cope with thoughts and feelings, building resilience. Member of school faculty must be present for safeguarding support.

Bespoke mental health activities

Our more bespoke support can include a one-off workshops, a practical activity, or a day trip outside of the school. Member of school faculty must be present for safeguarding support.

Current Youth Projects

Youth Wellbeing Project

Schools from across the Folkestone & Hythe and Dover districts have been taking part in mental health awareness sessions tailored to year groups in both primary and secondary schools.

Young People’s Workshops

South Kent Mind have been delivering targeted workshops in local schools across the Folkestone area to build the awareness and understanding of mental health in young people.

Moving Minds

Local schools have been taking part in skating, rock climbing, swimming, and water sport activities to build confidence and improve mental health.

Youth Self-Harm & Resilience

Local schools have been taking part in workshops designed to support students who are struggling with thoughts of self-harm and depression.

Resilience Initiative

South Kent Mind delivered one-to-one support for students along with group workshops on topics including healthy relationships, how food affects mood, understanding anxiety, and more.

Mental Health Ambassadors Project

South Kent Mind worked with local schools to upskill students into becoming mental health ambassadors. Ambassadors had the opportunity to present mental health from a young persons’ perspective and to be videoed with the footage published on school websites.

Reconnect Project

South Kent Mind worked with local schools to upskill students into becoming mental health ambassadors. Ambassadors had the opportunity to present mental health from a young persons’ perspective and to be videoed with the footage published on school websites.

Early Help in Folkestone & Hythe and Dover

South Kent Mind worked within early year’s settings in the Folkestone & Hythe and Dover districts to deliver early years mental health awareness designed to be accessible for younger children.

Other Resources

East Kent Mencap
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East Kent Mencap

We offer Saturday Clubs and support in the community for young people with disabilities and neurodiversity.

Autism Assessments
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Autism Assessments

The highest quality private neurodevelopmental diagnostic assessments, treatment and support for autism, ADHD and mental wellbeing.

How can we help?