Good to see @gmtenantsunion and @gmlawcentre standing up for some of the most vulnerable people in the city while the council proceed with this cruel and pointless attempt to ‘disappear’ the ‘problem’
More compassion required from our leaders!
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We have moved to the ‘Casal de Joves Guineueta’, a youth space that bears the name of the neighborhood, to talk about the anti-racist and class struggle within the community ✊🏼.
❤️🔥Yesterday we were able to see in action the full potential of Legislative Theater and its impact on policymaking and the visibilization of the social oppressions.
🤝Thanks to @Dr_SBussu, @KatyRubinTO, @42ndStreetmcr, @ZarahEve_ and @ALDAeurope.
🗣️The practice of Legislative Theater draws directly from the Pedagogy of the Oppressed, popularized in the 70s by Paulo Freire.
🗯️It shows the potential to try new ideas and social approaches directly from the audience.
Young people were a key focus. That's so important, because many of our mental health problems develop before the age of 25.
And getting support early on is crucial.
Mental health support in schools could save lives by catching people before they reach crisis point. 3/5
Totally in awe right now. This winter, 4 young people from the Greater Manchester youth mental health project trained w/me as Legislative Theatre facilitators. Tonight, they created & led their 1st LT event for a packed house, and they smashed it. Damn. #MindsetRevolution
Researchers at 42nd Street are Looking for young people aged 16 -25, living or working in greater Manchester to take part in an interview/focus group to discuss how MH services can better meet needs of young people. For more info+ how to apply 👉https://t.co/p36N0W70If
Plea to journalists writing about suicide.
6000 people/yr die by suicide in UK. 6000 families devastated. Suicide is not a catchy headline or way to score political points.
Check figures, think about language, take advice, be responsible - what you write can add to risk.
So thrilled that the young people working with us on #optimisticminds are smashing it at the #emergingminds conference in Oxford today! Sorry I can't be there with @KatyRubinTO@niamh_16@dugganjr & the amazing young actors. This is an amazing project to be working on! INSPIRING!
On #WorldMentalHealthDay let’s talk about what would really help to create better mental health for all & improve support for people with mental health difficulties. And that must start with the basics: money to live on, shelter, safety, dignity and freedom
Happy #InternationalDemocracyDay! A good day for #LegislativeTheatre led by young people from @42ndStreetmcr & @YouthFocusNW, to re-shape youth mental health services in Greater Manchester.
*Here's to a joyful, creative, just & democratic day for us all!*
Council leader says developers will add social value regardless of their high profits and promises to deliver affordable & social housing in the city.
Housing activists say Trinity Islands plan is “a clear signal it’s business as usual in Manchester.”
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