Students urged to take part in Mental Health initiative

09/01/2013 - 19:58:30

Secondary school students across the country are being urged to take part in Aware's Mental Health Programme, "Beat the Blues".

The initiative, which was officially launched today, has already been undertaken by over 18,000 students in the last four months.

Devised by Aware, and funded by the Tesco Charity of the Year scheme, the programme focuses on positive mental health and how to deal with challenges in life - as well as building strength and resilience for the future.

Aware Clinical Director Dr. Claire Hayes said that feedback on the programme has been very positive:

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