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Pete's QnA!
Presenter, Pete Riley, answers questions about the show! This weeks questions were asked by:
- Tommy from Chelmsford
- Stephen from Fort William
- Riley from Maldon
"Thank you for questions. I will see you in next weeks episode!" - Pete Riley
Self Care to Improve your Mental Health
Meet our influencer of the week: Jess
With over 550k+ followers across all of her social media platforms, Jess shares her tips and tricks on how to improve your mental health by practising self care.
In 2019, Jess originally made her instagram account to follow friends and family. However, during the first 2020 lockdown, Jess decided on turning her insta into a mental health awareness page. "During the pandemic, everyone was suffering with their mental health", the influencer says, "obviously due to the anxieties around COVID-19, not being able to leave the house or seeing your loved ones. I decided to make my account into a optimistic mental health page for people who need help practising a self care routine or just to feel less alone."
With just over a year since revamping her account, the teen has gained hundreds of thousands of followers that support her and her page.
Here are some self care tips from Jess to improve your mental health!
- Go outside! Keep active! It reduces symptoms of anxiety and depression
- Eat and drink well
- Get a sufficient amount of sleep! Lack of sleep leads to feeling harmful and negative emotions
- Talk to someone! Even if its friends, family or a teacher, ask for help if needed
- Keep busy, do something that makes you happy!
For more information, please visit https://www.youngminds.org.uk
@Jess_tips on instagram
"1 in 4 people will experience a mental health problem a year; it is important to spread awareness on how to look after ourselves and to stay healthy mentally and physically."
Prof. Jacqueline Fox
"By acknowledging something is wrong is the first step to moving forward."
Billie Martin
(pyschologist)
"1/2 of mental health problems are established by 14 years old."
Dr. Lois Purbrick
"Since COVID-19 began, depression rates have doubled. Influencers like Jess help people feel less alone via social media, which I think is significant."
Thea Rogers
(Health Editor for E4)
Where Are They Now?
Sophie Tennant, from episode 1, talks to us 6 months after we filmed her and Billy's episode. What is Sophie up to now? Has she continued chasing her ballerina dreams? Did Sophie find her future? Watch our video, 'Where Are They Now?' to find out!
Recently, we spoke to Billy Coles to see whether he pursued his dreams of becoming a professional bassist. "Life is amazing at the moment", the teen said, "I've performed all over Kent and have recently joined a band! We are performing in Birmingham next week! I've gained so much confidence and cannot wait to see what is in store for me in the future. Thank you Find My Future!"
Video is of Sophie Tennant. Billy Coles could not participate as he is touring.
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