Yesterday was SQA results day and, whatever was in the envelop (or text message!), most young people feel a heavy weight of expectation. We worked with amazing young people from GAMH Young Carers Group a while back, helping them make animations on what was important to them. Several of the group wanted to feel heard […]
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Things you can do when having a bad day – a short animation by GAMH Young Carers #ageandwellbeing
The third instalment of mental health animations from GAMH Young Carers as part of our #ageandwellbeing series. This time they’re sharing some straightforward yet effective tips for making a bad day better. You can watch all of the group’s short mental health animations on our playlist.
“Don’t compare your insides to other people’s outsides” – Another animation from GAMH Young Carers
Our current Mind Waves theme is age and wellbeing and we were recently very lucky to work in partnership with GAMH Young Carers group. The young people spent some time exploring the things in life which help them to manage their mental health. We supported them to take the lead on making some animations to […]
“Don’t let stuff get you down, get back up again” – a short animation by members of GAMH Young Carers on managing mental wellbeing
Our current Mind Waves theme is age and wellbeing and we were recently very lucky to work in partnership with GAMH Young Carers group. The young people spent some time exploring the things in life which help them to manage their mental health. We supported them to take the lead on making some animations to […]
How snowboarding has changed my life: a young carer’s story
Life as a young carer isn’t always easy. Robert says that snowboarding gives him a way to let off steam and enjoy himself. And he’s found that it’s helped his confidence in every area of his life. Here, he is interviewed by Gerry about how snowboarding has changed his life. This was the GAMH Young […]
What we wish you knew about young carers
The GAMH Young Carers group tells us what they wish we knew about young carers “We are diverse” There’s no such thing as a typical young carer. We are as different from each other as any other group of young people. “I wish people knew how hard it is” It is tough to care for […]