Page 5 - Forward Thinking - Children and Young People's Mental Health and Wellbeing Transformation Plan Wirral

Mental and emotional health is a part of everyone, but it has been like the dark side of the moon for too long, hidden from view and unexplored.
The Wirral Transformation Plan is bringing it into the light, encouraging everyone to move past any embarrassment in speaking about mental health; allowing us instead to discover new opportunities and ways in which we can all talk about difficulties we might be having. It’s about creating an atmosphere in which it’s ok to ask for help.
Embarassment
Feelings of unease or shame often caused by stigma
Stigma: negative and mistaken beliefs. Wirral Transformation Plan intends to reduce stigma around mental health