Social media star to educate teenagers about mental health

Mental health campaigner and vlogger Jonny Benjamin has launched a new workshop programme for schools to help educate young people about the importance of wellbeing and mental health. 14 January 2016, by Tom York The ThinkWell workshop programme uses a mixture of film, conversation and activities to inspire young people aged 13-18 to talk openly … Continue reading Social media star to educate teenagers about mental health

The summer I was diagnosed with bipolar disorder (type II)

18 September 2015 | By Tom York Illustration by Kyuyong Lee What follows is an edited version of a letter I wrote and shared with my friends and on Facebook in early September 2015. Dear friends, The rumours you may have heard are true. I am now living in Milan (well, half the time in Milan … Continue reading The summer I was diagnosed with bipolar disorder (type II)