00:00A Darlington postal worker has enlisted a giant cuddly bear to help children talk about
00:08mental health.
00:09Poppy the post bear was created by Royal Mail employee Nikki Gaynor.
00:13She said her passion grew after losing her best friend to suicide ten years ago.
00:19Poppy now visits schools, fire stations, medical practices and recovery centres as a travelling
00:24wellbeing ambassador.
00:26Children at Gurney Peas Academy say the bear helps them feel calmer and more confident
00:31sharing their feelings.
00:32Gaynor, who has previously walked and ran for charity, says the aim is simple, encouraging
00:38conversation and reminding children it is OK not to be OK.
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