Ep 1: Covid

In this episode we focus on the effects of the Covid 19 pandemic on boys our age. We were in year 4 and 5 during the pandemic and missed vital schooling. Our discussions around the Covid 19 pandemic focus on the impact on our education, social lives, and mental health. A lot of us feel that things changed a lot for us during that time. We talk with boys and teachers about that time and what we think the impact on us was, and still is. When we took the conversation back to school, we learn that this period of time was the start of a lot of other issues affecting how the world sees boys. From the Boys was produced at MDX Studios at Middlesex University. It was created by Ahmed, Kente, Daniel, Jacob, Bobby, Patrick, Isaaq, Oskar, Muhamed, Tyrese, Ethan, Guillem, Kobi, Rabah, Arda and Félix from William Ellis School, in the London Borough of Camden. Producer - Helen Bendon Audio Producer - Michael McGlone Lead Facilitator - Jake Sharland Sound Recordist and Audio Assistant - Daniela Machado Special thanks to all the boys and our teachers from William Ellis School for contributing to this episode. Links: NHS Every Mind Matters nhs.uk/every-mind-matters/mental-wellbeing-tips/youth-mental-health The NHS offers information and advice on mental health and wellbeing. Includes videos about dealing with change, social media and sleep. https://www.mind.org.uk/for-young-people/how-to-get-help-and-support/useful-contacts/ Resource list from Mind - If you're aged between 11 and 18, this page lists organisations and services that can offer you information and support. MDX Studios at Middlesex University https://www.mdx.ac.uk/about-us/our-faculties/faculty-of-arts-and-creative-industries/mdx-studios/ William Ellis School https://www.williamellis.camden.sch.uk/ The William Ellis Trust https://www.williamellistrust.org.uk/