The importance of Education
Students spend 190 days per year in school, this is more than days they spend out of of school. When students get home, they don’t want to sit and do homework or research – they want to rest, go out with friends, spend time with family, sleep. When it comes to learning and spreading awareness, it is clear that the place to do this is at school; a place where they feel safe, comfortable, and spend most of their adolescence.
If we want to reduce the stigma and stereotypes around mens mental health, we need to educate young lads that it is okay to talk, it is normal to struggle, and that they aren’t alone. That is where we step in…
What’s included in our packages
Schools We Work With
Our Testimonials
Excellent opportunity for our boys to openly talk about mental health and understand the links between mental and physical health.
I’ve never been approached by students following a session to request them to return, but the students are desperate for another session.
The students benefited from knowing about why The Mental Shift was created, allowing them to relate with Kai and respect what he has achieved. Giving them the motivation to achieve their full potential.
In one of the sessions, Kai talked about suicide. This is something close to my heart and to hear about it from someone who has also experienced it made me feel like I was not alone.