Word for Word

7 Jul 2013

Gravity Tour – the front line of teenage mental health – Joel Taylor and Peter Taylor

Health, Society & Culture

Joel Taylor has experienced mental health issues first hand and now delivers in-school presentations, films, events and online communications to teenagers through the organisation he founded, Gravity Tour.

During these presentations, young people are encouraged to understand their personal value, and to acknowledge the significance of their life story.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DePpvc1qv1I

With clear intention to reinforce a positive response to the issues of teenage mental health, those present are reminded that they are not alone, their story matters and that hope is real and help exists.

HELP is available at LifeLine:  Call 13 11 14

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