Mental health issues do not discriminate. They can affect anyone at any time, and reflecting on the last two years, it comes as no surprise it is being experienced by more and more people.

In the UK alone, 1 in 4 will be affected by a mental health problem of some kind each year. Leaving more and more people searching for support from charities, the NHS and healthcare providers.

For the second year in a row, we have decided to raise awareness and help fundraise for a chosen charity by donating our Christmas Card video.

We did lots of research into which charity we wanted to raise money for, and the decision wasn’t easy. There are so many organisations fighting for important causes, and that’s just in Bristol and South Gloucestershire alone.

The chosen one

We finally came to an agreement on OTR, a mental health movement for young people in the region.

Their mission?

To defend, promote and support the mental health of people between the ages of 11-25. This incredible organisation focuses on breaking the stigma around mental health and their aim is to get people talking about it.

Their approach?

OTR runs a number of workshops, 1:1 therapy sessions, support projects and much more.

They run Resilience Lab workshops, helping young people develop the tools to manage stress.

And host Acts of Activism sessions, where young people can go to socialise, express their frustrations about inequality and come together to encourage small and big acts of activism.

They also hold a 6-8 week Nature Works project, which teaches young people the importance of nature for their mental health, and how connecting with it can be a very beneficial tool for stress-relief.

And their work doesn’t stop there.‍

OTR works tirelessly to make mental health an aspect of life that people can talk about without any feelings of shame. They believe in the power of partnerships and collaboration and that the world around us, also impacts our wellbeing.

Ultimately, they provide a help and support network so that young people can develop tools to cope with day-to-day life and the challenges that may come their way.

The OTR fundraising video

We worked closely with OTR to develop a video that represents their personality, demonstrates their mission, and spurs people to get talking (and donating).

And once you’ve watched the video, we hope you can help. With your donation, you can help a young person gather the tools they need to shape their own futures. You can help change the game.

A wellbeing pack is just £5. But the self-esteem it brings is priceless. Please donate what you can here.

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