OUGD505 - Product, Range and Distribution: Summary

The 2 fold leaflet is aimed at young people aged 10-15 years old. The content of the leaflet contains information about the common symptoms of mental health problems. The idea is for young people to become aware that it is ok if they experience these symptoms and that mental health problems are 'normal'. The leaflet advises young people to speak to someone (a trusted adult) about it so that they can hopefully confirm or negate how they are feeling and so that the young person isn't being irrational by keeping their thoughts to themselves. The leaflet also features common questions they may want to ask but may be unable to find answers for for whatever reason. The design and mechanism of the mouth is to draw attention and make the design interesting enough to keep and read more about. The tone of voice of the leaflet is subjective because younger people tend to be more selfish and therefore 'I' and 'me' are used so that it's like the young person is reading it from a their point of view rather than the third person. It allows young people the directly question themselves and read what is on the leaflet like the are talking in their head.

Young Minds helps in schools to educate teachers, staff, caretakers and even the pupils. Staff will be asked to attend training so then they can educate pupils in their schools and be prepared if a child comes to them for help and advice about mental health.

The leaflets will be given in class to young people aged 10-15 years during Mental Health Awareness week. They will be given out at the end of the lat session so they would have extra information when they need it. There will be a session everyday for that week to make young people aware of how important mental health wellbeing is and not to judge someone if they do suffer from it. There will be a leaflet for each pupil and those that do not attend at least one day during the week will still be taught and have the sessions summarised to them so that everyone has the opportunity to be aware of mental health wellbeing.

In addition to being distributed in schools, the leaflets can be seen in medical centres, hospitals, youth clubs and other places where young people can easily access the information.