The Mental Health Project/Boys Group is for young men aged 13+19 who get together and discuss various issues that concern them, such as sexual health awareness, drugs issues, smoking and alcohol, counselling advice. All issues discussed are kept confidential between the young people and staff.
Some of the issues raised are:-
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Drug and alcohol addiction.
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Depression and stress.
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Anxiety.
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Bereavement ( loss of family, pets, ).
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Relationship problems.
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Feeling suicidal (highest rate of death amongst this age group).
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Self harm.
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Low self -
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