Headlight

27/10/2026

If anyone happens to be in or around West London this half term or throughout November, we’d really encourage you to pop along to photographer Theo Moye’s (in)visible exhibition at Cass Art in Kingston upon Thames.

(in)visible is a powerful photography project created in collaboration with young people from our Headlight groups, exploring how we can make the often invisible experiences of mental health visible through imagery.

The project began when Theo, drawing on his own lived experience of anxiety, wanted to challenge the stereotypical ‘head in hands’ imagery so often used to represent mental health difficulties. These familiar images rarely capture the complexity of what someone is actually experiencing internally.

Working alongside young people from our Headlight groups in Axminster, Seaton and Ottery St Mary, Theo supported them to creatively express their own experiences of mental health, transforming thoughts and feelings that can sometimes be difficult to put into words into powerful photographs.

The exhibition offers a unique insight into the individual experiences of young people’s mental health, giving their voices and perspectives a platform while encouraging others to look beyond what we see on the surface.

It’s a really meaningful project, and lovely to see the young people’s contributions being shared with a wider audience.

📍 The Art Space, Cass Art, Kingston upon Thames

📅 31st October until 28th November

🎟️ Free admission

Find out more about the exhibition here:

An article in a charity newsletter invited suggestions for an alternative to the stereotypical ‘Head in Hands’ image to illustrate mental health issues. While this image is recognisable it doesn’t actually say anything about real, lived experiences. Mental health issues are differe...

20/10/2026

Some mental health reminders. What’s one thing you will be doing to be kind to yourself this week?

15/10/2026

You don’t have to manage everything, every day.

Some days you might feel like you’ve got everything under control. School, friendships, hobbies, family, socialising… you’ve got this!

Other days, even getting out of bed, replying to a message or facing the day can feel overwhelming.

And that’s okay. Our capacity to cope changes from day to day.

When things feel a little heavier, try to:

🌱 Take things one step at a time. You don’t need to tackle everything at once.

🌱 Focus on the basics. Eating, drinking water, resting and getting some fresh air are all important.

🌱 Give yourself permission to slow down. Taking a break isn’t the same as giving up.

🌱 Talk to someone. You don’t have to wait until things feel unbearable to ask for support.

🌱 Be kind to yourself. You wouldn’t expect a friend to give 100% every single day, so why expect it from yourself?

Remember: Having a difficult day doesn’t mean you’re going backwards. Sometimes coping looks like achieving loads, and sometimes it looks like simply getting through the day.

Both are enough. 💙

12/10/2026

Some Monday reminders ✨

02/10/2026

Free mental health support for young people in Honiton & Sidmouth

Headlight has officially landed in Honiton and Sidmouth this week and we are excited to be bringing our support to more young people across East Devon

Our friendly team provides a safe, welcoming space for young people aged 13–18 to talk, be heard and get support with whatever they may be going through.

Whether you’re struggling with your mental health, feeling overwhelmed, or just need someone to talk to, we’re here to listen.

📍 Honiton & Sidmouth support groups run fortnightly Monday 6-8pm
👥 Ages 13–18
💚 Free, confidential support
🩵 1-2-1 mentoring offered alongside

If you’re a young person, parent/carer or professional and would like to find out more, get in touch with the Headlight team today

https://www.actioneastdevon.org.uk

02/10/2026

Headlight Discovery Day at Escot

What a brilliant way to round off the summer.
Our Headlight groups from across East Devon came together at Escot for a day of fun, laughter and new experiences.

From laser tag and Segway Olympics to a game of foot golf, followed by yummy pizza. Our young people had the chance to step outside their comfort zones to try something new, build confidence and work together with young people from other groups. We made some wonderful memories and most importantly had lots of fun🏅🔫🍕⚽️

It was fantastic to see everyone getting involved and supporting each other.

As always, a big thank you to all of our funders as these days out would not be possible without their support. Here’s to more adventures, new experiences and plenty more Headlight memories 💙

02/10/2026

Looking after your mental health doesn’t have to mean making big changes. Sometimes, small things can make a difference. talking to someone you trust, taking time to rest, doing something you enjoy, or simply reminding yourself that a bad day doesn’t define you.

Be kind to yourself today 💛

29/09/2026

🎬 Unauthorised Absence is a film exploring school attendance, SEND and family wellbeing

A new film, Unauthorised Absence, written by Jo Clayton and featuring BAFTA-winning and Golden Globe-nominated actor Cathy Tyson, explores the experiences of a mother trying to secure the right statutory support for her autistic daughter.

It highlights the challenges some children, young people and their families can face when attending school isn’t straightforward, and the impact that a lack of appropriate support can have on family wellbeing and mental health.

For some families, difficulties with school attendance are about much more than simply not wanting to attend. Understanding what sits behind absence and ensuring children and young people receive the right support can be an important part of improving their wellbeing.

We’re pleased to see these experiences being brought to a wider audience and hope the film encourages conversations around SEND, school attendance, support and young people’s mental health.

🎥 The full film isn’t available yet, but the trailer is now out and can be watched here:

https://www.facebook.com/reel/894558376925877

29/09/2026

💙 We’re hiring a Finance Manager
🔵 15 hrs Part time Hybrid working (1 day per week in our office at Ottery)
📆 Applications close 15th Oct

We’re looking for a finance manager with experience working within an organisation to join our team at Action East Devon.
Please read job description under ‘about role’ in the link below- we’d love to hear from you!

👉 Find out more & apply via link in comments

25/09/2026

⭐ Are you a young person aged 13–18 in need of support with your wellbeing?

Headlight is coming to Honiton & Sidmouth next week

Our new groups offer peer support and 1-to-1 mentoring in a safe, supportive and non-judgemental space.

📍 Honiton & Sidmouth
📅 Launching this month
👥 Referrals are now open

Know a young person who could benefit? Get in touch or make a referral. If you’re a young person you ca n refer yourself.

🔗 actioneastdevon.org.uk/our-services/

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