Stress On The Brain

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  • Video describing the effects of stress on the brain.
  • Provides tips to stay calm in stressful situations.
  • Produced by young people in Islington.

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Published: 26/04/23

Stress on the Brain was an audio-visual and mental health project with 9 students from Islington’s Pupil Referral Unit who produced a music track and accompanying video. 

In this video, they talk about stress, trauma, the effect on your brain and give tips to help stay calm in stressful situations.

A young person from SoapBox received the Ben Kinsella Award (2021) in celebration of his positive actions as a young role model in leading this project. 

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