Fighting for young people's mental health
We’re leading the fight for a future where all young minds are supported and empowered, whatever the challenges
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#OwnYourFeed for a more positive time online
How you experience social media can affect your mood. That's why, together with O2, we've created #OwnYourFeed, a campaign packed full of tips and advice from young people on how to enjoy a more positive time online.
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Text the YoungMinds Crisis Messenger
If you're a young person experiencing a mental health crisis, you can text our messenger for free 24/7 support.
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Your one-stop shop for mental health, wellbeing and resilience for your whole school.
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See all the upcoming training dates and locations for our training courses, open to individuals and groups throughout the year.
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Social media and mental health
How you experience social media can affect your mood. That's why, together with O2, we've created #OwnYourFeed, a campaign packed full of tips and advice from young people on how to enjoy a more positive time online.
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How I learnt to take control of my social media feed
If your social media feed isn't working for you, you have the power to change it. Nikki explains how she took ownership of her feed to have a more positive time online.
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How I coped with online bullying
Being bullied is a horrible experience for anybody to go through. Chloe shares her story of how she not only overcame bullying, but used it as inspiration to create change.
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What we've learnt about our mental health in 2019
We asked our Activists and bloggers what mental health lessons they've learnt in 2019. Here's what they said.
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How to support your friends when they're struggling with their mental health
Knowing how to support a friend who is struggling with their mental health can be tough, especially if we often find ourselves taking on other people's problems as our own. Lily, 22, shares her tips.
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How To Set Up Your Own Parent's Support Group
We know as parents you can often feel alone when trying to support your child's mental health needs. Here's our guide to setting up a Parent's Support Group to meet other parents with similar worries and issues.
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The next government must make young people's mental health a priority
As the country prepares to head to the polls for a general election, our CEO Emma Thomas emphasises the need for our next government to implement a cross-government strategy to look after young people's mental health.
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What you see on social media isn't always real
On social media, sometimes it can feel as though we're bombarded with images of glamorous lives and 'perfect' bodies. But we shouldn't always believe everything we see, says Honor, 18.
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How living with a mental illness taught me the real meaning of friendship
Dealing with mental health struggles can put a strain on our relationships. Rebecca, 20, shares what living with a mental illness has taught her about the meaning of friendship.
Coping With Mental Health Issues
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We're leading the fight for a future where all young minds are supported and empowered, whatever the challenges.
There are times when I don't leave my bed for days at a time. YoungMinds has throughout my depression been something that gets me out of bed, it's a reason to continue.