[Image: An infographic based on research conducted for Time to Change. Called ‘The game of life for a young person with mental health problems’. The infographic is designed to resemble the board game ‘The Game of Life’. There is an asterisk after ‘Game’ saying at the bottom as a footnote ‘*this game sucks’. Visit time-to-change.org.uk to find out what you can do to change this journey: 9/10 young people will receive negative reactions to their mental health diagnosis Negative reactions most often come from friends (70%) and teachers (40%) 40% stop going to school or college 30% are put off joining groups or clubs Fear of negative reactions stop 57% applying for jobs and 32% applying for higher education Ultimately 1/4 young people living with a mental health problem give up on their hopes, dreams, and for some their lives because of the reactions they have received]

[Image: An infographic based on research conducted for Time to Change. Called ‘The game of life for a young person with mental health problems’. The infographic is designed to resemble the board game ‘The Game of Life’. There is an asterisk after ‘Game’ saying at the bottom as a footnote ‘*this game sucks’.

Visit time-to-change.org.uk to find out what you can do to change this journey:

  • 9/10 young people will receive negative reactions to their mental health diagnosis
  • Negative reactions most often come from friends (70%) and teachers (40%)
  • 40% stop going to school or college
  • 30% are put off joining groups or clubs
  • Fear of negative reactions stop 57% applying for jobs and 32% applying for higher education
  • Ultimately 1/4 young people living with a mental health problem give up on their hopes, dreams, and for some their lives because of the reactions they have received]

(Source: mindovermatterzine)

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