Charlie Waller Memorial Trust - mental health support

The Trust was set up in 1997 in memory of Charlie Waller, a young man who took his own life whilst suffering from depression. Shortly after his death, his family founded the Trust in order to educate young people on the importance of staying mentally well and how to do so. The website has free resources for parents.

The Trust aims to:​

• equip young people to take care of their mental well being
• help people to recognise the signs of depression in themselves and others so they know when to seek help
• ensure expert and evidence-based help is available when people need it.

The Trust:​

• delivers talks & training to young people and those who work with them about how to stay mentally well
• provides training for primary health care and other professionals in identifying and supporting those with depression
• provides self-help resources and training for universities and student-led organisations to promote resilience and mental wellbeing
• delivers talks and training on mental health in the workplace, to employees, employers and line managers
• supports research and teaching in evidence-based therapies at the Charlie Waller Institute at the University of Reading.