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
Who We Are
Say #HelloYellow!
Thousands of people are wearing yellow on World Mental Health day to show young people they're not alone with their mental health.
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Tell the Government to Act Early
Call on the government to work together to look after young people’s mental health and get early help to all young people who need it.
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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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360° Schools
Your one-stop shop for mental health, wellbeing and resilience for your whole school.
Book Training with YoungMinds
See all the upcoming training dates and locations for our training courses, open to individuals and groups throughout the year.
Find Out MoreLatest From YoungMinds
All the latest news and views from YoungMinds
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#HelloYellow
Get ready to say #HelloYellow and support children and young people’s mental health this Mental Health Day.
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How I Learnt To Live With OCD
Different people experience OCD in different ways. Louis explains what it means to him and how he learnt to live with it.
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What It Was Like To Open Up About My Mental Health For The First Time
Opening up about our mental health can be scary, even if it's with people we trust. Rosie, 23, explains what this experience was like for her and why she's glad she did it.
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Britain Get Talking
We're supporting Britain Get Talking, ITV's Mental Wellness campaign to help families get closer.
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Why We All Need To Be Better Listeners
In today's world, it's easy to feel disconnected from others. Violet, 17, explains why we all need to make time for face-to-face chats and learn to be better listeners.
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Three Things I Wish More People Knew About OCD
Think Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is just about being afraid of germs and liking things a certain way? Then this blog is for you. Wil, 15, shares three things she wishes more people knew about OCD.
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Self-Care Tips For The New Academic Year
As lots of young people return to school or university, it's a good time to think about how we can best take care of ourselves. We asked a group of young people to share their self-care tips.
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Nadiya: My Monster And Me
Nadiya Hussain has long been a champion for young people's mental health. As she prepares to release a picture book about anxiety, My Monster And Me, we caught up for a chat about why she wrote the book, how to be a good listener and why she's supporting #HelloYellow.
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Act Early
Our campaign, Act Early, calls on the government to work together to look after young people’s mental health and get early help to all young people who need it.
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Having A Conversation With Parents And Carers About Mental Health
Talking to parents and carers about a pupil's mental health can be difficult. We've created this guide to help you navigate these conversations.
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.