The e-wellbeing Youth Podcast YMCA e-wellbeing

How are you really? 

1 in 8 men in England suffer with their mental health. In this episode, we talk to young men about the importance of opening up the conversation and breaking down the stigmas surrounding the mental health of men and boys. They share ways how they look after their mental health and connect with others when they're struggling. 

For more tips, ideas and support for your mental health check out e-wellbeing.co.uk or you can find us on Instagram and Twitter @_ewellbeing and Facebook @ewellbeing.

Many thanks to Josh and Charlie for joining us on today's episode. To find out how to get involved with e-wellbeing's Ambassador Programme, head to e-wellbeing.co.uk/getinvolved

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Louisha has always known she is autistic. Now, at 17 years old, she has been on a two-year journey to get an official autism diagnosis. In this episode, she talks to us about her experiences navigating school as a blind and neurodiverse young person (the good, the bad and the ugly!), the helpful tools she has used over the years, and her favourite parts of being neurodiverse. 

She also shares her advice for other neurodiverse young people and gives tips to teachers and parents supporting someone going through the same thing as her. 

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For more tips, ideas and support for your mental health check out e-wellbeing.co.uk or you can find us on Instagram and Twitter @_ewellbeing and Facebook @ewellbeing.

Many thanks to our e-wellbeing Ambassador Amaani for guest hosting today's episode. To find out how to get involved with e-wellbeing's Ambassador Programme, head to e-wellbeing.co.uk/getinvolved

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This week’s episode of the e-wellbeing podcast tackles the subject of mental health stigma. Stigmas are negative assumptions made about people because of how they look or what group they’re perceived to “belong” to. These assumptions mean that the people on the receiving end of the label could be mistreated, not taken seriously or valued in the way that they should be.

How do stigmas affect how young people think and feel about their wellbeing? What role does the media play in this issue? We ask our Youth Ambassadors to unwrap these topics and discuss what we can do together to tackle the unhealthy and unhelpful assumptions about mental health.

For more tips, ideas and support for your mental health check out e-wellbeing.co.uk or you can find us on Instagram and Twitter @_ewellbeing and Facebook @ewellbeing.

Many thanks to our e-wellbeing Ambassadors Fiona, Sian, Annabel, Phoebe and Amaani for featuring on today's episode. To find out how to get involved with e-wellbeing's Ambassador Programme, head to e-wellbeing.co.uk/getinvolved

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In this episode, we talk to YMCA WiSE Youth Ambassadors about relationships. The YMCA WiSE project educate young people on all aspects of healthy relationships. From the struggles of maintaining long-distance partners, to the challenges of isolating with housemates, in this episode, the Youth Ambassadors share their thoughts on how the pandemic has changed relationships for young people. We bust some myths and misconceptions about 'healthy relationships' and share how good communication and boundaries can have a positive impact on your mental health. 

You can find WiSE on Instagram and Facebook @ymcawise.

For more tips, ideas and support for your mental health check out e-wellbeing.co.uk or you can find us on Instagram and Twitter @_ewellbeing and Facebook @ewellbeing.

Many thanks to our e-wellbeing Ambassador Fiona for guest hosting today's episode. To find out how to get involved with e-wellbeing's Ambassador Programme, head to e-wellbeing.co.uk/getinvolved

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In this episode, we are joined by Kenya, a 14-year-old entrepreneur and mental health champion. She started her own business, Kenya's Diaries, to help spread positivity and promote self-love. She answers young people's questions on how she started Kenya's Diaries and how she uses her positivity journals to support her own mental health. You can find Kenya on Instagram and Facebook @kenyasdiaries. To get hold of one of her diaries or other products, head to kenyasdiaries.co.uk

For more tips, ideas and support for your mental health check out e-wellbeing.co.uk or you can find us on Instagram and Twitter @_ewellbeing and Facebook @ewellbeing.

Many thanks to our e-wellbeing Ambassadors for their questions in this episode. To find out how to get involved with e-wellbeing's Ambassador Programme, head to e-wellbeing.co.uk/getinvolved

In this episode, we are joined by the amazing Brighton based scholar-activist and spoken word artist, AFLO. the poet.  She answers young people's questions on her creative process and discusses how social activism helps her to express lived experiences and challenge dominant narratives, particularly in relation to the Black Lives Matter movement. You can find AFLO on Instagram and Facebook @AFLO.thepoet 

Studies have shown that engaging in creative activities can help our mental wellbeing. Creativity can also help young people communicate their feelings and experiences that are otherwise difficult to express. Throughout history, artists and creative thinkers have used creativity to spread messages and raise awareness on issues of inequality and social injustice. Discover how AFLO. the poet harnesses the power of creativity for social change. 

For more tips, ideas and support for your mental health check out e-wellbeing.co.uk or you can find us on Instagram and Twitter @_ewellbeing and Facebook @ewellbeing.

Many thanks to our e-wellbeing Ambassadors for their questions in this episode and to Phoebe for joining us as a guest co-host. To find out how to get involved with e-wellbeing's Ambassador Programme, head to e-wellbeing.co.uk/getinvolved