19 year old Kieran from Co.Antrim shaves his hair for Mental Health Awareness Week
Frightening statistics.
Hair loss is something that affects 8 out of 10 of us.
40% of men in the UK will experience hair loss by the age of thirty five.
Nineteen year old Kieran Thompson from Doagh in County Antrim has plucked up the courage blog about his own experience and how losing his hair affects his mental health.
"I'm always constantly thinking about it, when I do sport, when i'm on nights out with my mates."
"It knocks my confidence. It's always on my mind and weighs me down as a person. I really want to get over this so I can get on with my life."
Kieran wants to reassure other young teenagers that it's ok to lose your hair. He's trying to raise awareness of the issue through this viral YouTube video.
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