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Thinking outside the box is key for supporting the mental health of young people affected by homelessness. To round up #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek, Charly Head of Health and Counsellor Holly from our amazing Health team share the benefits of Walking Therapy:

"Therapy sessions outside the therapy room are a unique and effective way to help clients with their mental health. I find that talking to clients whilst walking or being active in a natural environment, lowers their anxiety, improves concentration and engagement. One of my clients always goes on a long dog walk in the park whilst having her phone therapy sessions with me. Being outside and walking, helps her open up more about her mental health."

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For #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek Charly, Head of Health, took a therapeutic stroll with Simon, our Sport & Men’s worker, to shoot some hoops and explore his perspectives on the significance of sports and physical activities in nurturing a sense of community and belonging among the young people we support. Here’s what he shared:

“It’s evident that the young people who participate in our Sports offer have formed important relationships, there is a sense of camaraderie when the players get together on Thursdays for FC Hope and Faith United. These friendships in turn offer additional support for the individuals who may be in or may have been in challenging and traumatic situations.

“Boxing sessions have young people who have formed solid friendships where the young people have been attending additional sessions together outside of NHYC. The basketball players have also formed a good core group who support each other and respect each other.

"There is evidence to strongly suggest that being part of the sessions and teams gives them a heightened sense of belonging and pride in what they can achieve together. Team building is for me an essential element along with having fun and the sessions being inclusive, everyone is treated equally and encouraged to take part regardless of their ability. It also helps with feelings that they have being isolated and lonely.”

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This morning`s statistics showing a huge rise in rough sleepers in the past year is a "national scandal". Alongside @Centrepointuk, we`re calling the 33% increase in rough sleeping in London, with a 43% increase in young people aged 18-25 a deepening crisis. The number of young people we have seen in our day centre has increased by a third, about half of those are sleeping on the streets when they first come.

We’re taking the #PlanForThe136k campaign to Parliament by holding a debate about the need for a youth-specific homelessness strategy! We need as many MPs as possible to be there and hear our call for urgent action. Will you send a quick email to invite your MP to the Westminster Hall debate? It takes just 30 seconds. LINK IN BIO