In New Zealand, a mental health initiative has been launched to end the stigma and discrimination associated with mental health issues among young people, targeting people who aren't mental health professionals - like teachers and parents. The nationwide campaign, Conversations for Change, is aimed at reducing stigma and encouraging inclusion. The resource includes five downloadable activities designed to be used by teachers, parents and youth workers supporting 15-to-24-year-olds. Conversations for Change is designed to fill a gap in the classroom or staffroom to empower people with no mental health training and might not feel confident having these conversations. The resources feature audio and videos of young people talking about their experience with mental illness and discrimination, to act as a starting point for open conversations.
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