Kindness Counts - improving young people's wellbeing in schools and beyond

Event dates: Monday 11th May – Sunday 17th May

Please support our Campaign to promote positive mental health and emotional wellbeing this mental health awareness week. OTR is working closely with schools, colleges and universities to promote positive mental health through this Kindness Counts Campaign.

Kindness is something everyone can have. It has a singular ability to unlock each person’s humanity, strengthening relationships, connections and helping to reduce stress and improve wellbeing.

Mental health matters for children and young people because:

• They experience a wide range of emotions as they grow, and some may struggle at times with feelings such as worry, sadness, or loneliness.
• They are finding themselves in increasingly complex environments such as social media, online gaming and a reduction in community groups and support.
• Supporting mental health early helps them build resilience, develop healthy coping skills, and feel safe and understood both in and beyond the classroom.

Please donate or fundraise for our campaign to help OTR to support over 2,000 young people annually through free and vital listening and counselling services. You will help young people improve their confidence, build resilience and develop kindness towards others. Kindness Counts!