Young people today are facing a mental health crisis and in the UK, we have the unhappiest youth in Europe. Data shows a growing trend of ill-health, especially among those from disadvantaged backgrounds and the current system is struggling to provide early intervention and support.
This is worrying since suicide is the second leading cause of death among 10-34 year olds and this is prevalent among men and young boys. And mental health problems, especially depression, are expected to be the leading cause of both death and illness worldwide by 2030, potentially costing $6 trillion globally according to the World Health Organisation, World Economic Forum and Harvard.
Hello, I'm Vivian Tanaka. I come from humble beginnings. My journey has taught me that it's not where you come from but how you react and move forward.
I envision a world where young people receive the support they need before problems arise. I'm on a mission to transform 59 million young people's lives. Imagine affordable, accessible solutions to empower them with the skills and knowledge to thrive in a fast changing world.
For the last 10 years, I've developed the Kamelion Method, a unique approach to early intervention and personal development for young people. It focuses on wellbeing enhancement and equipping young people with the knowledge and skills they need to manage their lives.
The method works in person, face to face (fun fact - the project picture was drawn by a student at one of our workshops in 2021, thought provoking isn't it). It has proven to work. 90% of young people report building knowledge and skills for improved wellbeing and life management. Currently we are limited to in-person delivery. The next step needed is to digitise the method to reach more young people and create a scalable, sustainable impact.
Your contribution will make a difference and will be used to:
• Build a prototype, conduct user testing and gather feedback
Help me in changing lives now to create brighter futures for young people! If you would like me to send you the pitch deck, please let me know.