We had the privilege of hosting our Mental Health Awareness and Networking event at the Dutch Mill. 

It was nothing short of inspiring to see so many of our members get together to normalise opening up about mental health, and to take the stigma out of something that affects us all. 
 
We were delighted to hear from Graeme Kinghorn, Chief Executive of Mental Health Aberdeen (MHA), who shed light on the vital work MHA do in the North East to support adults and young people experiencing difficulties relating to mental health and wellbeing. 

​We then heard from Mike Scotland, founder of ‘man UP speak UP’ and ‘community clean UP’, who shared his mental health journey and how his experiences have inspired him to help others and give back to the community. 

Mike left us with some key advice: 

"It really is okay not to be okay. Don't be scared to reach out and seek the help the help you need. You can't help everyone...but you can help yourself". 

We'd like to say a huge thank you to Mike and Graeme for coming along, and a massive thank you to all our attendees. 

We'd also like to shout out AYP Committee member, Lisette Bellizzi, MA for her hard work in making this event possible.