Masks for Life – A Poem by a YES Champion

Masks for Life – A Poem by a YES Champion

Masks for Life A Poem by a York Ending Stigma Champion Who is behind the mask, I thought I knew  Which mask are you wearing I haven’t a clue  For a long while I thought I could tell but then it changed  After a break and time away the new one seemed strange    Do we...
Mental Health Stigma and Mental Health Research by Champion Lux

Mental Health Stigma and Mental Health Research by Champion Lux

Mental health stigma is referred to as negative or discriminating attitudes towards the topic of mental health and those who may struggle with their mental health. Mental health stigma occurs throughout society and negatively affects those trying to seek help for poor...
Anxiety and Driving by Champion Lux

Anxiety and Driving by Champion Lux

Once I turned seventeen, it felt like there was an expectation to learn how to drive. In fact, some job applications even add requirements that those applying are required, or prefer those applying to have a full UK drivers licence, and on some applications, access to...
Steps to Support by Champion Grace

Steps to Support by Champion Grace

For many, taking the first step to getting some mental health support is one of the most challenging experiences they face in their journey. Whether this is due to self-inflicted stigma or fear of judgement from others it can be terrifying to try and get the help you...
Overwhelmed at Job Searching and Applications by Champion Lux

Overwhelmed at Job Searching and Applications by Champion Lux

Everyone, from my parents, to family friends, to my uncle’s gardener, has asked me what I plan to do next since graduating and moving back home. The truth is I don’t know what I’m doing next, but that doesn’t stop everyone from asking, adding onto the pressure of...