Belfast: Mental Health and ‘The Lost Generation’

Belfast was once the linen capital of the world and one of the most productive shipyards in the world, Harland & Wolff. A lot changed in recent decades though. Today, Belfast's economy is made up of all sorts of dynamic new industries and sectors ranging from the tech to tourism.

In episode 5, we meet Ché from North Belfast who was about to sit his GCSE’s when the Covid pandemic hit. He tells us what it was like going through this stressful period and of the disappointment which came from poor predicted grades. Unable to proceed on to A-levels, Ché decided to battle his mental health demons and pick up a trade with the help of Bryson House, an employment and training provider designed for young adults, school leavers and the unemployed.

Thanks to Sandra Mcmurran, Elaine Taggart-Mutch and the staff of Bryson House, the young members of Belfast City Youth Council, Seamus Bradley, Anthony Fox, Deirdre Hughes, Pawel Adrjan.

Presented by Ché Og Robinson-Taylor

Producers: Hunter Charlton & Ben Tulloh

Assistant production: Anna Bud and Guy Gardiner

Executive producer: Arlie Adlington

Artwork: Edd Wellesley-Davies

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