Anxiety is a condition that can affect anyone – it doesn’t distinguish between age, background or social group. Even some of the most confident people you know may have suffered with anxiety. Recent research suggests that as many as 1 in 6 young people will experience an anxiety condition at some point in their lives, this means that up to 5 people in your class may be living with anxiety, whether that be OCD (obsessive compulsive disorder), social anxiety and shyness, exam stress, worry or panic attacks.

The Living Well Project aimed to raise awareness and help young people deal with issues of self-worth, stress and anxiety through workshops, film-making and other creative approaches.

This project is now finished but see below for some of the amazing films we have made with young people over the years.

Wellbeing

General advice and strategies for young people to look after their mental well being.

living with anxiety and depression

Real Life Stories of young people who have lived with anxiety and depression; discussing what coping strategies have worked for them.

Eating disorders

Stories of recovery, journey and hope for young people and their families.

AUTISM

Helping children and young people to understand autism can be the key to peer acceptance. This can lead to a reduction in bullying.