What is Mind Map?

Mind Map is a project set up for young people in Brent and aims to raise awareness and promote positive attitudes towards mental health

• We work in various schools and youth settings across the borough, with young people aged 11+
• We work with teachers and youth professionals to include effective mental health promotion using messages designed by and for young people
• We help young people deal with stressful situations and make use of available services across the borough

How does Mind Map work?

We identify young people (peer educators) to design and deliver training. We also incorporate team-building activities to build their confidence and enhance their learning. Mind Map trains young people to deliver sessions in schools and youth settings. These include;

• Bullying, Suicide, Self harm, Eating Disorders, Drugs and Alcohol, Confidence & Self Esteem, Body Image, Anger and more
• Exploring attitudes of young people,
• Stress and healthy coping mechanisms.
• Advice / advocacy skills
• Equal opportunities & Diversity

Projects, Promotions and Partnerships

An Art Project in partnership with a local school: Young people designing information for other young people on the links between Skunk/Cannabis and Psychosis

• Supporting the NSPCC to design a Safeguarding toolkit for professionals working with children and young people
• Contributing to the 'Every Child Matters' strategy
• Delivering sessions to professionals working with young people
• Attending Youth Forums and local events

  Becoming a peer educator

• information on becoming a peer educator
• peer educator application form
• peer educator monitoring form
• peer educator advert

The next recruitment of Peer Educators is happening NOW

Training will take place from 11 th -15 th August between 10am-4pm

Applications need to be received by 1 st August 2008.

Telephone: 020 8451 3200 ext 268
Telephone or Text: 07974 680 339
Email: info@brentmind.com