A musically gifted counsellor from South Manchester is helping young people with mental health challenges through singing.<br /><br />Lily-Jo - founder of the Lily-Jo Project - is an experienced counsellor who uses her singer-songwriter talent to help tackle poor mental health.<br /><br />The Lily-Jo Project aims to use the power of music to educate, equip and empower people of all ages to take control of their mind.<br /><br />The platform's website provides resources on issues some people may be facing with their mental health, such as depression, anxiety, self-harm, eating disorders, childhood trauma and grief.<br /><br />This time of year can be hard for many people as Christmas is over, and everyday challenges can be more difficult in the colder, darker winter months. <br /><br />Blue Monday (January 15) is coming up - the name given to the day said to be the most depressing day of the year - and we asked Lily Jo for some advice on tackling the January blues.
