Radio City Talk – Mental Health Monday Podcast

July 31, 2017

Local mum Lynn Collins and her daughter Martha joined Mick Coyle for this week’s Mental Health Monday. Martha has suffered with her mental health whilst she was in school and told Mick how the services at YPAS really helped her through a tough time and how she believes that there should be a counsellor in every school.

As well as being a Mum, Lynn is part of ‘Healthwatch’ on Merseyside and gave her views on the recent announcement by Jeremy Hunt that there will be extra money ploughed into the NHS for mental health.

Thank You Lynn and Martha for sharing your story and your kind words about YPAS.

“Everyone Needs a Maureen”

Amazing, thank you for the information and support. It's a scary world being a parent to a child with ASD but now I feel there is light at the end of a very dark tunnel. Such a lovely, friendly team. Thank you.
Parent/Carer

I worked with Emily. I enjoyed talking about what's going on in my life whilst it is being fun, it's never 'there's something wrong', it's always 'how do we help you' which I like. Emily is amazing, she's helped me so much and she's just a lovely person!!!
Young Person Aged 15

YPAS was the first organisation that took me in and also the quickest, Sonia helped me get through a very difficult stage in my life and has bettered me as a person. I feel better equipped to deal with situations in life and my mental health has improved overall because of it.
Young Person Aged 20

My son has loved coming to sessions each week with Lisa. He has calmed down a lot. This has been a fantastic service with people who genuinely care. Thank you, Lisa!
Parent/Carer

I felt progression and I found my strength and resilience through the sessions. I am proud of myself for staying strong and showing my commitment through the past months of my sessions. I also gained a handful of coping strategies and I maintained my balance by controlling my worries.
Young Person Aged 18