Youth Zone

Are you worried about someone's mental health?

Signs you should be worried

Changes in mood

Withdrawing from others

Changes in sleep or energy

Changes in eating habits

Talking about feeling hopeless or worthless

Saying scary things

Risky behavior

Trouble at school

What is the experience of being the supporter of someone with a mental health issue

A quiz “self-check”

Answer each question with: Yes / Not Sure / No

I feel like I have to "be strong" for someone else all the time.
I worry a lot about how my friend/family member/partner is doing.
I sometimes feel overwhelmed, stressed, or anxious because of what they’re going through.
I feel guilty when I take time for myself.
I’ve been having trouble sleeping, eating, or concentrating lately.
I don’t really talk to anyone about what I’m going through.
I feel like I’m the only one who understands or can help this person.
I’ve said “I’m fine” when I wasn’t.
I’ve thought: “What if something happens and it’s my fault?”
I want support, but I’m not sure where to go.

What Do Your Answers Mean?

If you answered “Yes” or “Not Sure” to more than a few questions — it’s totally okay to need support too. You don’t have to do this alone.
It doesn’t mean you’re doing anything wrong — it means you care a lot, and that can be heavy.

FAQ

I dont want to meet in person, can i do it over the phone?

Is it free?

Can I bring the person who has mental health to the meeting?

What if the person with the mental health issue doesn’t want help?

What if I don’t want my parents to know I’m reaching out?

Will you tell anyone what I say?

Presentations for High Schools:

Knowing Yourself: Identity, Inner Dialogue, and Self-Confidence

Explore how inner dialogue, self-image, and identity influence self-confidence and personal growth. This presentation encourages self-reflection and offers practical strategies for strengthening self-esteem in everyday life.

Communication

Learn how to express yourself clearly, listen actively, and build stronger relationships. This workshop helps students develop practical communication skills to reduce misunderstandings and improve their connections with others.

Finding Balance: Preventing Burnout and Managing Pressure

Discover how to manage stress, balance school and personal life, and prevent burnout. Students will leave with practical tools to better handle pressure and support their overall well-being.

Let’s Talk About Mental Health

This workshop is intended for anyone who wants to better understand mental health and its impact on individuals and their loved ones. Through group discussions, real-life scenarios, and guided reflection, participants will explore common mental health challenges, their effects on families, and simple ways to offer support.

Emotional Validation

This interactive workshop helps young people understand and practice emotional validation by recognizing and accepting emotions in themselves and others. We explore how empathy fosters connection, how to respond supportively without necessarily agreeing, and how to manage difficult emotions. The goal is to build stronger relationships, improve communication, and develop greater self-awareness.