In November, Mind of the Student partnered with YourStance CIC to deliver an innovative cross-curriculum programme that equipped young people with essential life-saving skills while addressing the critical link between youth violence and mental health.
The programme provided hands-on training in CPR and bleed control, alongside discussions on the mental health impacts of youth violence, including depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder.
Thanks to the generous support of Westfield Health and the dedicated team at YourStance CIC—particularly Chantelle Lesforis and Lucie Emery—this impactful collaboration reached over 20 students from London East Alternative Provision and Mayesbrook Park School.
Participants walked away with not only life-saving knowledge but also a deeper understanding of mental health challenges affecting young people in their communities.
By combining practical skills with mental health education, this initiative is helping to build a future where young people are better prepared to navigate both physical emergencies and emotional challenges.
