A NEW confidential support group for young women with mental health concerns in Newquay has been given a boost after receiving a £500 donation.

Georgia's Voice has been donated the money by Newquay Towan Blystra Lions, which will be used to provide activities for group members aged between 18 and 25 to support their health and wellbeing such as sound baths, meditation and yoga.

A drop-in session is being organised so people can learn more about what the group is about, which will be staged at the Salvation Army in Crantock Street on Monday, May 13, from 6.30pm.

The free to attend support group is due to run on Monday's every fortnight and will be facilitated by Emma Hill and Tuesday Gale.

Emma said: “What attracted me to work with Georgia’s Voice was the work the charity does to support suicide prevention.

“Thirty-four per cent of young women have had thoughts of suicide in their lifetime.

“I’m most excited about offering our members a non-judgmental space to explore mental health related arts and crafts, and activities based around coping mechanisms for poor mental health days.”

“Tuesday added: “I’ve had experience with suicidal thoughts and jumped at the opportunity to join Georgia’s Voice to provide young women a safe place to talk or just listen, which is something that wasn’t there for me when I needed it most.

“Around one in five women have a common mental health problem such as anxiety and depression.

“These sessions are very informal and often will be just a chat about our week and how we are feeling.

“These groups are great for peer-to-peer support, which is a fundamental tool when living with a mental health problem.

“Often at times it’s difficult knowing where to find valuable support.”

A spokesperson for Georgia’s Voice added: “Tuesday and Emma are ready to help with signposting to professional mental health services as well as helping members access Georgia’s Voice talking therapies. 

“Please join us at our informal drop-in open session to find out more about Georgia's Voice, what a session might look like and how we can help support you.”