Nadia’s story

My name is Nadia. I’m 18 years old and I live in Bradford. 

I’ve struggled with my mental health for a long time but don’t feel like there is anyone I can talk to. 

I’ve felt anxious, depressed and lonely. 

To cope with my thoughts sometimes I hurt myself and use drugs.

I experience suicidal thoughts often and have tried to take my own life. 

I was referred to Know Your Mind where I met with a Wellbeing Worker to talk about my mental health. Usually when people ask, I just tell them I’m ok, but this time, I felt like I could be honest.  

When I first met my Wellbeing Worker we set some goals together. One goal was that I would turn up for all of my sessions with them. My second goal was that I wanted to feel more positive about the future. 

At the end of my one-to-one sessions I feel a lot differently now. I have stopped self-harming and no longer have suicidal thoughts. When people ask, I feel like I can be more honest about how I am feeling. I have started community work because I want to help others who might have gone through similar things to me.

I feel more positive about my future and what’s possible for me.

*Nadia, Young client, name changed to protect confidentiality