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Mental Health and Wellbeing Support

[/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider color=”#EF781D” divider_weight=”4px” _builder_version=”4.9.2″ _module_preset=”default” width=”50%” module_alignment=”center”][/et_pb_divider][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_5,3_5″ make_equal=”on” _builder_version=”4.8.2″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ module_class=”ds-vertical-align” _builder_version=”4.8.2″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_image src=”http://www.whyam.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/world-heritage-youth-ambassadors-big-pit-blaenavon-4.jpg” alt=”World Heritage Youth Ambassadors Blaenavon Big Pit” title_text=”World Heritage Youth Ambassadors Blaenavon Big Pit” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.9.3″ _module_preset=”default” transform_rotate=”0deg|0deg|355deg” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”||40px||false|false” custom_margin_phone=”” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|tablet” box_shadow_style=”preset2″ box_shadow_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.56)”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ module_class=”ds-vertical-align” _builder_version=”4.8.2″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.2″ _module_preset=”default”]Our young people tell us that being involved in the program increases their confidence in themselves.

We know that the teenage years can be difficult for our young people at the best of times, but since the Covid Pandemic life has become even harder for many of our young people.

20% of adolescents may experience a mental health problem in any given year. This has increased since the Covid pandemic with the young minds survey in 2020 finding that 69% of young people described their mental health as poor.
50% of mental health problems are established by age 14 and 75% by age 24.2.
10% of children and young people (aged 5-16 years) have a clinically diagnosable mental problem3, yet 70% of children and adolescents who experience mental health problems have not had appropriate interventions at a sufficiently early age.
Over a quarter of young people said that mental health support was LESS now than before the Covid pandemic began.
Poor mental health, left untreated, can lead to a lifetime of difficulties.

(Source mentalhealth.org.uk and youngminds.org.uk)[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.9.2″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_fullwidth_image src=”http://www.whyam.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/world-heritage-youth-ambassadors-grunge-top-dark-grey.png” title_text=”world-heritage-youth-ambassadors-grunge-top-dark-grey” _builder_version=”4.9.2″ _module_preset=”default”][/et_pb_fullwidth_image][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.9.2″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#4A4A49″ z_index=”439″][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_5,2_5″ make_equal=”on” _builder_version=”4.8.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”45px||45px||true|”][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ module_class=”ds-vertical-align” _builder_version=”4.8.2″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.2″ _module_preset=”default” background_layout=”dark”]Our young people tell us that being involved in the program help them create better relationships and feel better able to relate to others.

We know that being engaged in the arts and cultural experience has a powerful and long-lasting positive impact on mental health and wellbeing for all ages. Being involved in arts and culture allows young people to become happier and healthier by building self-confidence, better communication, resilience, and a way to express emotions. Simply by being involved in the World Heritage Youth Ambassadors, young people can build their wellbeing.[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ module_class=”ds-vertical-align” _builder_version=”4.8.2″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_image src=”http://www.whyam.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/world-heritage-youth-ambassadors-teens-having-fun-3.jpg” alt=”World Heritage Youth Ambassadors Teens Having Fun” title_text=”World Heritage Youth Ambassadors Teens Having Fun” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.9.3″ _module_preset=”default” transform_rotate=”0deg|0deg|4deg” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”40px||||false|false” custom_margin_phone=”” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” box_shadow_style=”preset2″ box_shadow_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.56)”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.9.2″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_fullwidth_image src=”http://www.whyam.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/world-heritage-youth-ambassadors-grunge-bottom-dark-grey.png” title_text=”world-heritage-youth-ambassadors-grunge-bottom-dark-grey” _builder_version=”4.9.2″ _module_preset=”default”][/et_pb_fullwidth_image][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.9.2″ _module_preset=”default” z_index=”452″ custom_padding=”45px|||||”][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_5,3_5″ make_equal=”on” _builder_version=”4.8.2″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ module_class=”ds-vertical-align” _builder_version=”4.8.2″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_image src=”http://www.whyam.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/world-heritage-youth-ambassadors-young-people-around-campfire-3.jpg” alt=”World Heritage Youth Ambassadors Young People Building Campfire” title_text=”World Heritage Youth Ambassadors Young People Building Campfire” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.9.3″ _module_preset=”default” transform_rotate=”0deg|0deg|355deg” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”||40px||false|false” custom_margin_phone=”” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|tablet” box_shadow_style=”preset2″ box_shadow_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.56)”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ module_class=”ds-vertical-align” _builder_version=”4.8.2″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.2″ _module_preset=”default”]Our young people tell us that being involved in the program, helps them to develop independent life skills and have more aspirations for their future lives.

Within our program, we offer support to any of our young people who may be struggling. While we are not trained councillors; we listen and can direct our young people to our many partner organisations who are able to provide the appropriate level of support. Most importantly however we provide a safe place where our young people can explore who they are and what’s important to them and access support services if needed.[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.9.2″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_fullwidth_image src=”http://www.whyam.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/world-heritage-youth-ambassadors-grunge-bottom-white.png” title_text=”world-heritage-youth-ambassadors-grunge-bottom-white” _builder_version=”4.9.2″ _module_preset=”default” z_index=”500″][/et_pb_fullwidth_image][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.9.2″ _module_preset=”default” background_image=”http://www.whyam.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/world-heritage-youth-ambassadors-teens-having-fun.jpg” parallax=”on” custom_css_main_element=”margin-top: -30px!important;”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.9.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”175px||175px||true|false”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.9.2″ _module_preset=”default”][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.8.2″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”RGBA(0,0,0,0)”][et_pb_fullwidth_image src=”http://www.whyam.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/world-heritage-youth-ambassadors-grunge-top-white.png” title_text=”world-heritage-youth-ambassadors-grunge-top-white” _builder_version=”4.9.2″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”RGBA(0,0,0,0)” z_index=”500″ custom_css_main_element=”margin-top: -20px!important;||||background: transparent!important;”][/et_pb_fullwidth_image][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.9.2″ _module_preset=”default” z_index=”500″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.9.2″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.9.2″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.2″ _module_preset=”default”]We know that young people in our program, are less likely to become in involved in risky behaviours and more likely to engage in positive behaviours.

Below are a list of youth health and wellbeing support websites.[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,1_3,1_3″ _builder_version=”4.9.2″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.9.2″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_image src=”http://www.whyam.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/world-heritage-youth-ambassadors-mental-health-support-youngminds-logo.jpg” alt=”World Heritage Youth Ambassadors Mental Health Support YoundMinds Logo” title_text=”World Heritage Youth Ambassadors Mental Health Support YoundMinds Logo” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.9.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||60px||false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”||60px||false|false” custom_margin_phone=”” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|tablet” box_shadow_style=”preset2″ box_shadow_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.56)”][/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.2″ _module_preset=”default”]

Young Minds

The leading charity dedicated to improving mental health and wellbeing of young people.[/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=”https://youngminds.org.uk” url_new_window=”on” button_text=”Visit Website” _builder_version=”4.9.2″ _module_preset=”default”][/et_pb_button][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.9.2″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_image src=”http://www.whyam.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/world-heritage-youth-ambassadors-mental-health-support-childline-logo.jpg” alt=”World Heritage Youth Ambassadors Mental Health Support Childline Logo” title_text=”World Heritage Youth Ambassadors Mental Health Support Childline Logo” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.9.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||60px||false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”||60px||false|false” custom_margin_phone=”||40px||false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” box_shadow_style=”preset2″ box_shadow_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.56)”][/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.2″ _module_preset=”default”]

Childline

Online and phone counselling service for young people up to 19.

0800 1111[/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=”https://www.childline.org.uk/” url_new_window=”on” button_text=”Visit Website” _builder_version=”4.9.2″ _module_preset=”default”][/et_pb_button][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.9.2″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_image src=”http://www.whyam.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/world-heritage-youth-ambassadors-mental-health-support-moodjuice-logo.jpg” alt=”World Heritage Youth Ambassadors Mental Health Support Moodjuice Logo” title_text=”World Heritage Youth Ambassadors Mental Health Support Moodjuice Logo” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.9.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||60px||false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”||60px||false|false” custom_margin_phone=”” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|tablet” box_shadow_style=”preset2″ box_shadow_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.56)”][/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.2″ _module_preset=”default”]

Moodjuice

Offering information on difficult thoughts, feeling and actions.[/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=”https://www.moodjuice.scot.nhs.uk” url_new_window=”on” button_text=”Visit Website” _builder_version=”4.9.2″ _module_preset=”default”][/et_pb_button][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,1_3,1_3″ _builder_version=”4.9.2″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.9.2″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_image src=”http://www.whyam.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/world-heritage-youth-ambassadors-mental-health-support-national-self-harm-network-logo.jpg” alt=”World Heritage Youth Ambassadors Mental Health Support National Self Harm Network Logo” title_text=”World Heritage Youth Ambassadors Mental Health Support National Self Harm Network Logo” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.9.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||60px||false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”||60px||false|false” custom_margin_phone=”” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|tablet” box_shadow_style=”preset2″ box_shadow_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.56)”][/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.2″ _module_preset=”default”]

National Self-Harm Network

Support forums for young people who might understand and self-harm.[/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=”https://www.nshn.co.uk” url_new_window=”on” button_text=”Visit Website” _builder_version=”4.9.2″ _module_preset=”default”][/et_pb_button][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.9.2″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_image src=”http://www.whyam.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/world-heritage-youth-ambassadors-mental-health-support-FRANK-logo.jpg” alt=”World Heritage Youth Ambassadors Mental Health Support FRANK Logo” title_text=”World Heritage Youth Ambassadors Mental Health Support FRANK Logo” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.9.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||60px||false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”||60px||false|false” custom_margin_phone=”||40px||false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” box_shadow_style=”preset2″ box_shadow_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.56)”][/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.2″ _module_preset=”default”]

FRANK

Website with honest information on drugs and alcohol.[/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=”https://www.talktofrank.com” url_new_window=”on” button_text=”Visit Website” _builder_version=”4.9.2″ _module_preset=”default”][/et_pb_button][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.9.2″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_image src=”http://www.whyam.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/world-heritage-youth-ambassadors-mental-health-support-BEAT-eating-disorders-logo.jpg” alt=”World Heritage Youth Ambassadors Mental Health Support BEAT Eating Disorders Logo” title_text=”World Heritage Youth Ambassadors Mental Health Support BEAT Eating Disorders Logo” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.9.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||60px||false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”||60px||false|false” custom_margin_phone=”” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|tablet” box_shadow_style=”preset2″ box_shadow_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.56)”][/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.2″ _module_preset=”default”]

BEAT

Website dedicated to eating disorders.[/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=”https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk” url_new_window=”on” button_text=”Visit Website” _builder_version=”4.9.2″ _module_preset=”default”][/et_pb_button][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,1_3,1_3″ _builder_version=”4.9.2″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.9.2″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_image src=”http://www.whyam.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/world-heritage-youth-ambassadors-mental-health-support-child-bereavement-uk-logo.jpg” alt=”World Heritage Youth Ambassadors Mental Health Support Child Bereavement UK Logo” title_text=”World Heritage Youth Ambassadors Mental Health Support Child Bereavement UK Logo” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.9.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||60px||false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”||60px||false|false” custom_margin_phone=”” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|tablet” box_shadow_style=”preset2″ box_shadow_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.56)”][/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.2″ _module_preset=”default”]

Child Bereavement UK

Providing support when a child is bereaved.[/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=”https://www.childbereavementuk.org” url_new_window=”on” button_text=”Visit Website” _builder_version=”4.9.2″ _module_preset=”default”][/et_pb_button][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.9.2″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_image src=”http://www.whyam.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/world-heritage-youth-ambassadors-mental-health-support-womens-aid-logo.jpg” alt=”World Heritage Youth Ambassadors Mental Health Support Women’s Aid Logo” title_text=”World Heritage Youth Ambassadors Mental Health Support Women’s Aid Logo” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.9.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||60px||false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”||60px||false|false” custom_margin_phone=”||40px||false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” box_shadow_style=”preset2″ box_shadow_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.56)”][/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.2″ _module_preset=”default”]

Women’s Aid

Website and support services for women and children who need support with domestic violence.[/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=”https://www.womensaid.org.uk” url_new_window=”on” button_text=”Visit Website” _builder_version=”4.9.2″ _module_preset=”default”][/et_pb_button][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.9.2″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_image src=”http://www.whyam.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/world-heritage-youth-ambassadors-mental-health-support-camhs-logo.jpg” alt=”World Heritage Youth Ambassadors Mental Health Support CAMHS Logo” title_text=”World Heritage Youth Ambassadors Mental Health Support CAMHS Logo” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.9.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||60px||false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”||60px||false|false” custom_margin_phone=”||40px||false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” box_shadow_style=”preset2″ box_shadow_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.56)”][/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.2″ _module_preset=”default”]

CAMHS (Children’s and Adolescence Mental Health Service)

This service requires a referral, however their website has lots of information on where to get help for a wide range of mental health and wellbeing issues.[/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=”https://www.camhs-resources.co.uk/websites” url_new_window=”on” button_text=”Visit Website” _builder_version=”4.9.2″ _module_preset=”default”][/et_pb_button][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.9.3″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_fullwidth_image src=”http://www.whyam.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/world-heritage-youth-ambassadors-grunge-top-dark-grey.png” title_text=”world-heritage-youth-ambassadors-grunge-top-dark-grey” _builder_version=”4.9.3″ _module_preset=”default”][/et_pb_fullwidth_image][/et_pb_section]