Laura WallisJun 22, 20204 minTo be able to thrive, young people need to believe in themselvesFounding Director, Laura Wallis shares her thoughts on why now, more than ever, we need to be setting our young people up for success. Th...
Laura WallisJun 1, 20203 minBeing kinder to yourself during quarantineNaz, a Debating Mental Health Young Leader shares her experiences of the artistic process during lockdown, as well as some top tips for b...
Laura WallisJan 30, 20202 min‘Exploring the links between ‘Debating Mental Health’ and the research sector’Youth mental health is high on the current political agenda and seems to be the topic on everyone’s lips at the moment. It’s being discus...
Laura WallisOct 10, 20192 min‘Debating Mental Health Partnership with ADHD Richmond at the ADHD Foundation National Conference’Young people living with ADHD often feel misunderstood, as they may struggle to conform to social expectations and to understand their be...
Laura WallisMar 15, 20191 minGuest Post for 'Diary of a Zebra'Laura from Debating Mental Health and Lucy one of our Young Leaders, discuss how and why we should listen to young people about their own...
Laura WallisJan 18, 20193 min"The NHS Long Term Plan is now out...but what do we do while we wait to feel its effects?"There is no denying that children and young people’s mental health is the hot public health topic of the moment. Stories of long waits, u...
Laura WallisNov 9, 20181 min Maudsley DebateRead about one participant's experience of the Maudsley Debate here.....
Laura WallisSep 23, 20182 minWhy Debating?Debate is the formal discussion, presentation and consideration of both sides of a particular argument. It’s often associated with privat...