Kieran and Jaylan

Mind of the Student was launched by Kieran and Jaylan who both struggled with their mental health in school. They are on a mission to transform the support young people get at school, so no one feels how they did.

From year 10, Kieran started experiencing severe panic attacks and generalised anxiety, involving his academic performance and body image. Kieran began withdrawing from his friends and family, which left him feeling isolated and alone, as if no one truly understood how he felt.

Jaylan was a victim of cyber bullying in year 9 which led to her feeling depressed and hopeless. This created an almost unbearable experience for Jaylan between year 9 and 11, resulting in her bunking class and skipping school while sitting her GCSE exams.

Both Kieran and Jaylan’s friends did not know how to offer their support, while the school never provided practical advice or signpost them to professional help.