1st March 2025
Stand Together
Content warning: This article contains some reference to youth suicide and mental health.
Remember what it was like being a young person? It could feel like a lot. The pressures. The uncertainty.
Feeling like no one really got it. Imagine if you’d known there was support available, and that you
weren’t alone. That’s where LifeChanger comes in.
Today, young people’s mental health is in
crisis. From big concerns for the environment,
to the cost of living, to everyday anxieties that arise at school or on social media.
It can be so overwhelming just trying to navigate it all.
Through Cotton On Foundation, we’re so
proud to partner with LifeChanger to make a positive
difference on youth wellbeing. This March, 100% of proceeds from Cotton On Foundation
products and donations support LifeChanger to end the youth mental health crisis.
Let’s change the stats
Studies show that many Australian youth report receiving inadequate mental
health support during their
school years. Young people express a desire for more comprehensive mental health education to be
delivered in schools, highlighting a gap between what is currently offered and what students feel they
need.
Since 2016, LifeChanger has been working with young people aged 10 to 18 to help build
their positive
self-identity and social resilience. The evidence-based programs are designed to give young people the
tools they need to face life’s challenges head-on.
In 2023 alone, LifeChanger positively impacted
over 98,277 young people’s lives across Australia & New
Zealand. Now that’s life-changing.
The stats:
• 50% increase in depression, anxiety, and/or substance
abuse since 2007
• 1 in 3 young people report low levels of optimism and hope for the future
• 4
in 5 young people experienced mental health issues over the last two years
The impact:
• 89% improved mindset
• 85% increases hope
• 89%
increased resilience
All statistics from https://www.lifeline.org.au/
“Yesterday, I felt self-doubt and refrained from participating but today, with the help of my friends and the LifeChanger workshop, I realised that I have to overcome my fear and self-doubt in order to become a successful leader.”
— Student
“LifeChanger Program is inspiring for students, teachers and mentors. It has brought fun and active vibes to the classrooms - promoting positive mental health and how to create positive change in a student’s life. Inspirational facilitators who bring the topics to life.
— Teacher
How can you support?
This March, 100% of proceeds from Cotton On Foundation products and donations support LifeChanger to end the youth mental health crisis.
Find out how LifeChanger is equipping youth with the tools they need to live life to the fullest
Interested in volunteering as a mentor for LifeChanger? They’re always looking for dedicated, passionate people to help reach and impact more young people
If you or anyone you love is experiencing hardship or if this has triggered you in any way and you are in need of support, please reach out to:
References
Beyond blue: https://www.instagram.com/beyondblueofficial/?hl=en
Smiling mind:
https://www.instagram.com/smilingmind/?hl=en
Headspace:
https://www.instagram.com/headspace/?hl=en
