I had considered other frontline roles in mental health but I wanted to be able to support people more holistically.
Valeria 2018 participant
I had seen how important social factors are to people’s mental health.
Tom 2018 participant
I was attracted to social work because it’s a profession where you get to spend a lot of time with a person, building up a relationship.
Hannah 2019 participant
I worked in the city as a head hunter for banks but I didn’t find this fulfilling.
Jan 2017 participant
I really enjoy mental health social work because it requires heart as well as brains.
Rebecca 2017 participant
I chose Think Ahead as it gave me the chance to have the maximum positive impact, by working in the community from the start.
Mo 2019 participant
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Applications now open to join the Think Ahead programme in 2020
We are delighted to announce that applications to join Think Ahead in 2020 are now open. Think Ahead is looking for talented graduates and career-changers who are remarkable enough to make a real difference in tackling the UK’s mental health challenge. Our work focuses on building relationships with adults living with mental health problems and […]
“I was the class counsellor that people came to when they had a problem.” – Think Ahead participant shares her experience as a care-leaver with BBC Radio 5 Live
This story was updated on 1 November to add that Kerry was also interviewed on BBC Radio Manchester. Think Ahead participant Kerry (pictured above) has been interviewed by BBC Radio 5 Live about her experiences in care as a child, and how they inspired her to pursue a career as a mental health social worker. […]
