Do you want to lead change and inspire others in your future career?
Are you 18 – 25 and lesbian, gay or bisexual?
The Stonewall Talent Programme is the only pre-career leadership programme for lesbian, gay and bisexual people. During the two day programme you will look at how to be yourself at work, why this is important, what motivates you and have the chance to develop a network with others.
The Talent Programme is free, including accommodation and travel. It takes place on 13 – 14 September 2012. To apply go to: http://www.youngstonewall.org.uk/talent
Great Britain’s Jonnie Peacock, a 19-year-old amputee sprinter, has broken the world record in the 100m at the US Paralympic Track & Field Trials, eclipsing times set by South African ‘Blade Runner’ Oscar Pistorius and USA’s 2004 Paralympic Champion Marlon Shirley.
One in four of us will be affected by a mental health problem at some point in our lives.
Often the fact that it’s difficult to talk about mental health problems can be one of the hardest parts of having a mental illness. It can lead to the loss of friendships, feeling isolated, not seeking help and slower recovery.
Time to Change is an anti-stigma campaign run by the leading mental health charities Mind and Rethink Mental Illness to end the discrimination that surrounds mental health. The campaign is funded by the Department of Health and Comic Relief .