Following the success of their last viral campaign, mental health charity Time To Change have released a new video in response to a survey that highlights some worrying attitudes among young people towards mental illness.

New research shows nearly one in 10 young people in the West Midlands think classmates with a mental health problem should not be at their school.

The same proportion of respondents in the survey, conducted by Time To Change, also feel they would stop being friends with a peer who had a mental health problem.

Rethink and Mind have joined forces once again to release another inspirational video: Stand Up Kid.

In the film, a young man who has been absent from school stands up in front of his classmates and talks frankly about his mental health issues. The class listen in silence, seemingly reflecting on their recent jibes.

After he sits down, another classmate moved by his courage to speak out, stands on her own chair to begin talking about her own mental health issues.

The film aims to shine light on how many young people are affected by mental health issues, and how they can be hidden from view.

Research also showed that nine out of 10 young people who have mental health problems have experienced negative treatment as a result of their mental illness, often from friends, parents and teachers.

Michael Crump, aged 18 from Birmingham said: “I was diagnosed with OCD when I was 13 and have faced all types of stigma over the years. Mainly, other classmates making fun of me and the symptoms of my illness. It had a huge effect on my confidence and can be one of the hardest parts of dealing with a mental health problem.

"Many young people pick on you because they don’t understand and it can be really difficult to explain unless you’ve been through it yourself. Stand Up Kid will help to spread the message that mental health problems are the same as any other illness – you need help and support to recover.”

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• Listen and try to be understanding

  "Listen to your child and don’t judge them. My own family told me I could talk to them about anything and having them there to talk to really helped me come to terms with what was going on in my own mind." Ziaul Choudhury, volunteer for <a href="http://www.time-to-change.org.uk/youngpeople">Time to Change</a>, shares his own experiences. Time to Change is England’s leading mental health anti-stigma campaign run by Mind and Rethink Mental Illness. It is funded by Comic Relief and the Department of Health. The new pilot campaign aims to challenge attitudes and behaviour around mental health problems amongst young people.

• Show them affection

  "Try to tell them and show them how much you care. Since my diagnosis my parents have told me many times how much they love and care for me and this has made me feel wanted and loved. It has also helped me to feel a part of the family and I now know that I have somewhere and someplace to belong." Ziaul Choudhury, volunteer for <a href="http://www.time-to-change.org.uk/youngpeople">Time to Change</a>, shares his own experiences. Time to Change is England’s leading mental health anti-stigma campaign run by Mind and Rethink Mental Illness. It is funded by Comic Relief and the Department of Health. The new pilot campaign aims to challenge attitudes and behaviour around mental health problems amongst young people.

• Research the condition

  "There are many different mental illnesses, read up on your child’s specific condition. This will help you better understand not only the condition but also what helps recovery and what can prevent relapses in the future. "My dad purchased books to learn more about my condition and how to help. This made me feel like my parents were on my side and were doing all they could to help me. It also made me feel like I wasn’t going through it alone." Ziaul Choudhury, volunteer for <a href="http://www.time-to-change.org.uk/youngpeople">Time to Change</a>, shares his own experiences. Time to Change is England’s leading mental health anti-stigma campaign run by Mind and Rethink Mental Illness. It is funded by Comic Relief and the Department of Health. The new pilot campaign aims to challenge attitudes and behaviour around mental health problems amongst young people.

• Don’t be afraid to seek advice from mental health professionals

  "Please don’t be afraid to seek help or advice from mental health professionals. They have a vast amount of experience in dealing with people suffering from mental health issues and are an excellent source to get help and advice from. "There are also support groups available for parents, guardians and carers to help deal with the whole situation, such as, carer support groups." Ziaul Choudhury, volunteer for <a href="http://www.time-to-change.org.uk/youngpeople">Time to Change</a>, shares his own experiences. Time to Change is England’s leading mental health anti-stigma campaign run by Mind and Rethink Mental Illness. It is funded by Comic Relief and the Department of Health. The new pilot campaign aims to challenge attitudes and behaviour around mental health problems amongst young people.

• Let them know they can talk to you anytime about anything

  "I have been fortunate in this respect as my family have been so understanding and just want me to stay well. They are always there for me when I need to talk to them, whether it’s to do with mental health issues or anything else. "My dad doesn’t talk very much but he always listens to me about whatever I want to talk about and this has helped me to get things off my chest and feel relaxed. Your child may not want to talk at first, or may only say a few words, but always reassure them they can talk to you as little or as much as they want in their own time." Ziaul Choudhury, volunteer for <a href="http://www.time-to-change.org.uk/youngpeople">Time to Change</a>, shares his own experiences. Time to Change is England’s leading mental health anti-stigma campaign run by Mind and Rethink Mental Illness. It is funded by Comic Relief and the Department of Health. The new pilot campaign aims to challenge attitudes and behaviour around mental health problems amongst young people.

• Do activities together

  "When my sister comes to visit, she, my brother and I always do at least one activity together. Activites we’ve done together include going to the cinema, restaurants, the zoo, the sealife centre, amongst many other things. I have found that doing these activities has brought everyone in my family closer together and has caused us to bond so much more. "Ask your child what they would like to do. Enjoy the time you spend together but understand that your child might take time before they start enjoying activities again." Ziaul Choudhury, volunteer for <a href="http://www.time-to-change.org.uk/youngpeople">Time to Change</a>, shares his own experiences. Time to Change is England’s leading mental health anti-stigma campaign run by Mind and Rethink Mental Illness. It is funded by Comic Relief and the Department of Health. The new pilot campaign aims to challenge attitudes and behaviour around mental health problems amongst young people.

• Encourage social interaction with friends and family

  "My parents encouraged me to go out and meet people and also to maintain contacts. I found this extremely helpful. Also, the Early Intervention team set up regular social groups and I have made many friends through this and participated in a variety of fun activities. "There are schemes such as Uthink which is run by Rethink Mental Illness as well as other youth groups run by various charities. The key thing though is to not rush your child into anything, it will take time." Ziaul Choudhury, volunteer for <a href="http://www.time-to-change.org.uk/youngpeople">Time to Change</a>, shares his own experiences. Time to Change is England’s leading mental health anti-stigma campaign run by Mind and Rethink Mental Illness. It is funded by Comic Relief and the Department of Health. The new pilot campaign aims to challenge attitudes and behaviour around mental health problems amongst young people.

• Don’t blame yourself

  "It is easy for a parent to blame themselves, somehow thinking they have caused the illness either through genetics or the environment they have raised their child in. "This, however, in many circumstances, is not the case at all. The only thing you can do is be there for your child and help them." Ziaul Choudhury, volunteer for <a href="http://www.time-to-change.org.uk/youngpeople">Time to Change</a>, shares his own experiences. Time to Change is England’s leading mental health anti-stigma campaign run by Mind and Rethink Mental Illness. It is funded by Comic Relief and the Department of Health. The new pilot campaign aims to challenge attitudes and behaviour around mental health problems amongst young people.

• Know that recovery will occur over time and will not happen overnight

  "In my case the effects of psychosis, after taking medication for it, took four to five months to completely wear off. Also, I had been depressed for a much longer period of my life but the medication prescribed to me has been amazing and has completely lifted my mood. I stopped feeling depressed extremely quickly, within a matter of days. "However, I have been told by several mental health professionals that medication does not work for everyone. Mental health issues can be extremely complex and recovery can take anything from a few days to months to years. In some cases, the illness may be lifelong but coping strategies/different therapies and/or medication can be used to manage it." Ziaul Choudhury, volunteer for <a href="http://www.time-to-change.org.uk/youngpeople">Time to Change</a>, shares his own experiences. Time to Change is England’s leading mental health anti-stigma campaign run by Mind and Rethink Mental Illness. It is funded by Comic Relief and the Department of Health. The new pilot campaign aims to challenge attitudes and behaviour around mental health problems amongst young people.

• Provide a peaceful and loving environment

  "A loving environment can be so helpful for your child’s recovery and wellbeing. My parents have provided me with a very calm and peaceful home environment since I left the hospital and purposely refrain from any arguing or conflicts, which I really appreciate and am massively grateful for. "The whole mood and atmosphere of my household has improved and, not only me, but everyone is a lot happier and more cheerful." Ziaul Choudhury, volunteer for <a href="http://www.time-to-change.org.uk/youngpeople">Time to Change</a>, shares his own experiences. Time to Change is England’s leading mental health anti-stigma campaign run by Mind and Rethink Mental Illness. It is funded by Comic Relief and the Department of Health. The new pilot campaign aims to challenge attitudes and behaviour around mental health problems amongst young people.

Sue Baker, Director of Time to Change, said: “We know that attitudes around mental health are formed at an early age and it’s so important that we reach young people before their views become entrenched. Unfortunately, these statistics shows how many have already formed negative attitudes towards peers with mental health problems and this is something we desperately need to change.

"This is particularly crucial because around half of mental health problems start as a teenager. It's hard enough for them going through mental health issues without being rejected by friends and classmates.”