Author Archives: Carrie Holroyd

About Carrie Holroyd

Carrie Holroyd is 23-year-old old freelance writer and mental health activist from Leeds, West Yorkshire. She is a member of the Very Important Kids (V.I.K www.vik.org.uk) participation group, part of the young people’s mental health charity YoungMinds, which aims to promote emotional wellbeing in young people, influence government policy and campaign for change by listening to those who have direct experience of mental health problems. She has written for YoungMinds magazine, One in Four, Mental Health Today and has had plays performed nationwide.

The season to be jolly?

Posted on December 19, 2012 by Carrie Holroyd

TweetHooray, it’s Christmas! Yes, the season to be jolly is upon us once again. But that’s OK because everyone loves Christmas, right? Well, I’m not a fan and I know I won’t be the only one shunning the Christmas cheer, … Continue reading →

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How I fell back in love with learning

Posted on June 6, 2012 by Carrie Holroyd

TweetThe recent Mental Health Awareness Week made me reflect on my experience of mental health problems and how studying is helping me – hopefully – recover. Recovery from a mental health problem is rarely easy and, in my opinion, highly … Continue reading →

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Is target-driven schooling damaging children’s mental health?

Posted on November 8, 2011 by Carrie Holroyd

TweetThis evening the charity YoungMinds hosts its annual debate in London on the controversial topic of whether our target driven schools system is damaging children’s wellbeing. The charity aims to improve the mental health and emotional well-being of children and … Continue reading →

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The reality behind the mental health strategy rhetoric

Posted on February 20, 2011 by Carrie Holroyd

TweetAs someone who has experienced mental health problems since childhood I was elated to discover, on February 2, deputy prime minister Nick Clegg waxing lyrical about the importance of mental health on breakfast television. It was the new mental health … Continue reading →

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Believe this Hype: a pioneering project for young people

Posted on January 23, 2011 by Carrie Holroyd

Tweet“All young people have the right to feel safe and secure in their lives, be treated with respect and to feel good about themselves. The Market Place offers space, time and information to help this happen. We support and believe … Continue reading →

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