Ep.41 Abbie Trussler | It's Ok To Not Be Ok: No. 5's Support for Young People in Reading

In this episode, Abbie Trussler, the Communications Officer at No. 5 Young People, discusses this local charity in Reading that provides free counselling and support services to young people. Abbie shares her personal journey with No. 5, starting as a 14-year-old using their counselling services, then volunteering, and eventually joining the staff team. She discusses the organization's history, its services, and its impact on the community. The interview delves into the challenges faced by young people today, particularly concerning school, the impact of COVID-19, and the pressures of the online world. Abbie also provides valuable insights on how adults can better communicate and support young people. Abbie also shares No. 5's communication strategies, including their targeted social media approach and the upcoming launch of their podcast, designed to bridge the gap between young people and adults. Finally, Abbie leaves listeners with a powerful message of support and encouragement for young people and adults alike.   TIME CODES 00:00 Introduction and Greeting Abbie 00:33 Introduction to Abbie and how she came to work at No.5 02:00 What is No.5 and how it helps young people 03:35 How many people work at No.5 and its impact 04:35 The challenges facing young people now-a-days 06:22 Has Covid made a difference to young people? 08:36 Abbie's thoughts on the recent Adolescence programme 11:07 How can adults help young people 12:52 How No.5 connects with different audiences 14:30 The No.5 upcoming podcast 15:25 The decision behind starting the podcast 17:05 How the podcast helps the service 17:42 How to engage young people 19:09 Advice for young people or adults who are struggling