Jacob People, found support at The Mix and is now giving back
My name is Jacob People, I’m 19 and live in Basingstoke. I turned to The Mix back in May 2015 after my friend took his own life very suddenly. Things were looking so dark, my thoughts were worrying and...
View ArticleRhys, managing his own health by supporting others
I’m Rhys, 23, unemployed for medical reasons and live in Essex. I’ve been suffering from mental health issues for 5 years, which has led to me developing agoraphobia and as such, I can’t get a job....
View ArticleAlice Matharu, proud to be a digital volunteer for The Mix
Hi! I’m Alice, I’m 22 years old. I’m currently based in Birmingham where I’m studying for my master’s degree in Applied Meteorology (It’s not the study of meteors, but atmospheric science, also known...
View ArticleMike, from community member to support expert
My name is Mike. I’m 21 years old, living in London and I’m one third of the wonderful community team here at The Mix. I first came across The Mix about three years ago. I was initially looking for...
View ArticleJane, The Mix’s chat expert for under 16s
Hi! I’m Jane. I’m in my mid-thirties and when I’m not working for The Mix, I’m a freelance marketing copywriter. How did I come to work for The Mix? I used to be a chat moderator for CyberMentors, a...
View ArticleThomas and James, running the London Marathon in memory of their friend
Why are you running the London Marathon this year? Thomas: In the past, I have run periodically as a result of fat panic i.e. following confidence crushing moments after looking in the mirror naked....
View ArticleElijah Hall, supporting young people at The Mix
My name is Elijah, I’m 21 and I’m a student in Durham. I am studying psychology and have always been interested in mental health and wellbeing, especially young people’s. Both myself and many friends...
View ArticleGlen Wiseman, sexual health expert and volunteer at The Mix
My name is Glen Wiseman and I’m a sexual health youth worker, sex educator and psychotherapy student. I am 34 and live in Bracknell Forest. I have worked in sexual health for nine years and loved...
View ArticleEmily, found support at The Mix
My name is Emily, I’m 23 years old and I live in London, where I study singing and songwriting. The Mix was a place I stumbled across accidentally when seeking some information on something a friend of...
View ArticleHarry Twohig, making a positive difference by volunteering at The Mix
I’m Harry, a football mad 16-year old sixth-form student from Middlesbrough. I’m currently studying History, English Language, Philosophy & Ethics and English Literature at AS-level, with a view to...
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