KPMG Isle of Man has announced Isle Listen as our chosen charity for 2019/21.

Isle Listen is an Isle of Man charitable project whose mission is to equip children and young people with the self-management skills needed to navigate the challenges of 21st century life.

It is the first charitable project of its kind to be created and delivered by a registered mental health service on the Isle of man.

Isle Listen believes there is a need for prevention and early intervention as:

• One in eight children and young people have a diagnosable mental health problem, and many continue to have these problems into adulthood.
• 50% of adults with mental health problems first experienced symptoms by the age of 14.
• Among teenagers, rates of depression and anxiety have increased by 70% in the past 25 years.

Isle Listen intend to make a difference by:

• Working with schools to promote positive mental health and wellbeing for all pupils in an age appropriate way.
• Supporting parents and carers who feel overwhelmed and support them in helping their children through challenging times.
• Offering mental health support to teachers and mental health awareness training to all school staff.

For more information about Isle Listen, please visit their website.

This year our citizenship team are working hard to organise a series of fundraising initiatives as diverse as a children’s fun day (Kidtopia), dress down days and a charity quiz (Quiz of the Nations).

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