Mental Health Innovations
Beatrice Saresera is currently working as a SHOUT Text Line Volunteer at Mental Health Innovations, where Beatrice is undergoing training to support individuals facing mental health challenges. Prior to this, Beatrice has volunteered as a Peer Mentor at Loughborough Students' Union and as an Autism Support Worker at Resources for Autism. Beatrice has also worked as an AuPair at AuPairWorld, providing childcare and promoting children's well-being. Beatrice is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology at Loughborough University after completing a Foundation Year in Psychology at Middlesex University. Prior to their academic pursuits, Beatrice obtained a High School Diploma in Administration, Finance, and Marketing from Istituto Giovanni Paolo II.
Mental Health Innovations
Mental Health Innovations (MHI) is an independent charity whose primary purpose is to research, develop and deliver technology innovations in mental health. The intention is to invest in innovations which have been co created by the ultimate users of the technology, in partnership with experts from the mental health and technology sectors. The development of new technologies is expensive and out of the reach of most charities. MHI will work to make new technologies available to organisations across the sector. MHI was established in November 2017 with a substantial grant from The Royal Foundation of The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry. In May 2018, MHI began piloting its first service, Shout, a 24/7 digital mental health text line for people in crisis. The service is available for anyone, anytime, anywhere. Trained volunteers, supervised by a highly skilled clinical team, respond immediately to people in crisis via SMS and instant messaging. Our volunteers and clinical teams all work remotely through the online platform, enabling us to recruit staff and volunteers from across the country. More information about Shout can be found on the web at www.giveusashout.org, on Instagram at @GiveUsAShoutInsta and on Twitter on @GiveUsAShout.