An Island GP is running the London Marathon to raise vital funds for the Isle of Wight Youth Trust.
With over 30 years’ experience as a GP, 15 of which have been in Sandown, Dr David Henderson, is acutely aware of the importance of mental health care – especially for young people.
He said:
“In primary care, we are heavily reliant on the excellent specialist support offered by The Youth Trust in providing these services.”
"With 50 per cent of mental health conditions being established by the age of 14 and 75% by the age of 24, the importance of supporting children and young people’s mental health and wellbeing is clear.
"One in six young people now have a probable mental health condition, potentially five children in every class of 30. On the Island that represents in excess of 5,000 children and young people who could need support with their mental health and wellbeing at any one time."
Dr Henderson continued:
“It is of paramount importance that we nurture the wellbeing of our youth in order to prevent further problems as they progress into adulthood. As a charity the Youth Trust helps greatly and dedicates its time to the provision of these services.”
The Youth Trust provides Island young people - aged four to 25 - with free specialist support and counselling, helping them to manage a variety of mental health conditions including anxiety, low mood, anger, self-harm, trauma and disordered eating.
While many children and young people are referred to the Youth Trust by their GP’s, they are also able to contact the Trust directly – by phone or on their website – to access support and make a referral.
In 2021, the Youth Trust received 1,000 referrals and delivered in excess of 4,600 counselling sessions to 755 young Islanders. This year, mental health services provided by the Youth Trust have already received almost 900 referrals. Now, more than ever, young Islanders and their families need the support of the Youth Trust.
Youth Trust CEO, Jo Dare, said:
“Behind these numbers and statistics are our Island children, our students, our neighbours, friends, family and peers. The Youth Trust are committed to responding to the mental health needs of our young Islanders, so they can live their best lives, and look to the future with hope.
“We are extremely grateful that Dr Henderson has chosen to raise funds for the Youth Trust as he takes on the 2022 London Marathon! All funds raised will be used to directly support the mental health and wellbeing of young Islanders.”
The London Marathon 2022 is happening on Sunday, October 2.
If you would like to sponsor Dr Henderson, you can visit his fundraising page: www.bit.ly/HendersonMarathon
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