Mental Health Awareness Matters Project – Key Points

• Project Launch:

• Ehimwema Grace UK to launch the Mental Health Awareness Matters Project.

• Focused on supporting and empowering young people aged 16–25 and their families.

*Project Goals:*

• Prioritise mental well-being and build emotional resilience.

• Create lasting emotional stability.

• Encourage open discussions on mental health.

• Provide safe spaces for young people.

• Strengthen supportive relationships within families and communities.

• Vision:

• Promote a positive environment where mental health is openly discussed, understood, and protected.

• Improve young people’s lifestyle by addressing economic and social pressures.

• Challenges Identified:

• Emotional struggles worsened by:

• Social media pressures

• Unemployment & financial instability

• Academic demands

• Limited access to community-based support

• Risk of long-term mental health issues if left unaddressed.

• Project Interventions:

• Provide practical tools and counselling pathways.

• Establish safe peer mentoring groups.

• Deliver interactive workshops (12–16 weeks) led by mental health professionals.

• Core workshop topics:

• Emotional regulation

• Stress management

• Coping strategies

• Resilience building

• Family-strengthening activities:

• Sports skills

• Family fun days

• Additional Youth Support:

• CV writing & career progression support.

• Interview skills training.

• Boosting confidence, future prospects, and financial stability.

• Delivery Approach:

• Events conducted both online and face-to-face for maximum reach.

• Continuous feedback collection from community members and stakeholders.

• Ongoing assessment to guide future improvements.