Season 3 // Episode 20

In this episode Jez speaks to Joel Harris, youth and students co-ordinator for Kintsugi Hope a christian mental health charity that helps equip local churches in establishing Wellbeing groups across the country. Wellbeing groups are places where people can experience safety and support, gain self-confidence and have a deeper understanding of God’s love.

Website: https://kintsugihope.com/

Book recommendation:

The Secret Place of Tunder - John Starke https://www.amazon.co.uk/Secret-Place-Thunder-Trading-Noticed/dp/0310139848/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1686080834&sr=8-1

Statistics shared:

39% increase in a year of referrals for NHS mental health treatment for U18s
Sharp increase in number of 18s who say that they have psychological disorder
46% more 15-19yr olds committed suicide in 2015 than in 2007
Spikes seen around 2012 after snapchat was created

Youtube Fame, Identity & Worry - Joel Harris