Charity run to remember Jersey teenager who took her own life
Friends of a Jersey teenager who took her own life earlier this year have organised a fun run to remember her and help others who may be struggling with their mental health.
Kezia Mason was 14 when she died in March of this year.
The charity run will take place on 10 September, with money raised going towards supporting other young people struggling with their mental health.
Competitors will be able to take part in either a 2k, 5k or 10k race from the Waterfront in St Helier.
Kezia's parents Rob and Esther previously told ITV Channel TV that they wanted to get mental health taught in schools across the island.
Esther said: "It's not easy to talk. It's all fine for us to say talk as much as you can and speak to people but there are going to be people out there that just find that so hard. "So there has to be other ways and if we can start maybe at grass roots with it being in school and it becomes so much more normal and less stigma attached to it."
Further information about the run can be found on Facebook.
Around one in four people will experience a mental health problem each year, according to the charity Mind.
If you or someone you know is feeling low, depressed or just needs somebody to talk to, there are a range of services across the Channel Islands that can help.
JERSEY
Jersey Samaritans call on 116 123
Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service call on 01534 445030
Youth Enquiry Service on 01534 280530
LGBTQ Youth Project on 07797 730102
Mind Jersey on 0800 733 59404
My Time 4 Young Carers on 01534 280530
LINC Mental Health and Wellbeing, including Jersey's Listening Lounge - on 01534 734443
NSPCC on 01534 760800
The Bridge: parenting support services on 01534 449495
Brighter Futures on 01534 449152
Community Bereavement Services on 01534 285144
Many secondary schools and Highlands College offer counselling too.
GUERNSEY
Guernsey Mind on 01481 722 959
Guernsey Samaritans on 116 123
The Oberlands Centre on 01481 725241 ext. 3561
Healthy Minds on 01481 227744/healthyminds@gov.gg
Psychological Therapies Team on 01481 225241 ext: 24268 or email PTT@gov.gg
The Recovery and Wellbeing Service on 01481 707727
OTHER SUPPORT
CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably) on 0800 58 58 58
childline.org.uk on 0800 1111