Been There is an app-based charity that connects people over 18 with a vetted and trained Mentor to help with any body image issues and related mental health concerns they may be experiencing. This gives the Mentees the opportunity to speak with someone who has ‘Been There’ themselves. The Mentees can remain anonymous and are matched with a Mentor on the app, who will initiate the conversation and put the Mentee at ease. The Mentors and Mentees communicate solely on our app (available to download from the App/Play Store) via the chat function. Mentoring is a proven form of communication between two individuals that enhances the Mentee’s self-worth and confidence, through listening, supporting, and empowering them.
To promote the preservation and protection of mental health as it relates specifically to body image as well as to assist in relieving and rehabilitating people suffering from poor mental health or conditions of emotional or mental distress brought about by body image issues, in particular (but not limited to) by:
a) developing and making available a digital application to connect those in need with mentors; and
b) facilitating peer support services for young people with mental health problems specifically related to body image.
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