I'm driven by helping people with mental health problems to enjoy their lives and take steps towards getting well
Kazim 2016 participant
Social work can really improve people’s lives, by helping with the social situations that play a big role in mental health.
Aisha 2016 participant
I get a lot of satisfaction from my work and seeing people’s situations improve.
Matthew 2017 participant
Social work is so holistic and practical. You get out and empower people. That’s how I want to help.
Sonya 2016 participant
It was the opportunity to be out on the frontline helping people that really sold Think Ahead to me.
Jack 2016 participant
Apply your mind to mental health
The Think Ahead programme is a new route into social work, for graduates and career-changers remarkable enough to make a real difference to people with mental health problems.
Latest news
“Mental health is at the crux of people’s quality of life and how happy they can be” – Think Ahead participant speaks to The Guardian
Think Ahead participant Alex has spoken to The Guardian newspaper about how he came to train as a social worker with Think Ahead and how he’s finding the role. Originally Alex thought that after his degree in Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE) from the University of Oxford he would end up working in policy. “I […]
New opportunities to work with Think Ahead as a Recruitment Ambassador or Intern
We are delighted to announce two exciting new opportunities to work with us to help us raise awareness of the Think Ahead programme, and of mental health social work. These paid roles are ideal for students or other highly-motivated individuals with a passion for mental health, who are looking to build their CV, gain experience and […]
