Young people aged 11 and upwards are being invited to attend a Young Persons Mental Health Awareness Night being hosted tomorrow night by the Shantallow Community Residents Association.
Tbe event, being held in Shantallow Community Centre 7.00pm-9.00pm, will feature awareness sessions, information stalls delivered by numerous agencies throughout the city, such as The Youth Transition Project, DIVERT and HURT.
A spokesperson for the organisers said: “There is a huge stigma surrounding mental health in this city, and we must work together to ensure future generations don't suffer the same way many already have.
“All young people age 11+ are welcome and refreshments will be provided.”
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