uS Young People
Are at the centre of all that we do.
They play a key role in the development of us and the planning of fitness and sporting activities
Can Be Powerful
They have experienced or are at risk of developing mental health issues
They aim to achieve their personal goals
They are aged between 12 and 25
They are culturally diverse and live in the North East of England
Being a young person isn’t fun for everyone! Experiencing mental health difficulties can make day to day life very hard. However, there are people you can turn to for help, and at uS we believe that taking part in sports and other physical activities can make you feel better and more able to cope.
US works with other organisation to deliver activities for young people who meet our profile.
In the future our goal is to open our own uS centre.
Did you know?
- 1 in 10 children suffer from a diagnosable mental health disorder- that is about 3 children in every class!
- 1 in 4 adults have a common mental illness and more than half were diagnosed in childhood.
- In 2010 20% of children and young people in Newcastle experienced mental health difficulties.
- This is a big problem and additionally mental illness is often stigmatised and misunderstood. This leads to further unnecessary suffering. Judgements are made about mental illness in a way they are not about physical illness- “pull yourself together”.
Doing sport and physical activity can help
- Improves mental and physical health
- Lifts the mood of participants
- Provides opportunities for meeting new people and having fun
- Helps raise self-esteem and confidence as personal goals
“I love dodgeball as it is fast and furious and makes me feel good.”
“I make new friends and have a laugh when I participate in physical activities.”
“If I’m feeling in a bad mood sport helps me to forget and feel better.”
