Press Releases
See all our latest press releases below, or find out how to get in touch to talk to us about a media query.
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Game of Thrones actor Bella Ramsey becomes our latest ambassador
16-year old actor, Bella Ramsey, who played Lyanna Mormont in Game of Thrones, has become the latest ambassador for YoungMinds, the UK’s leading charity fighting for children and young people’s mental health.
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Lack of early support for young people’s mental health puts pressure on GPs – new survey
A major new survey of GPs across the UK reveals a lack of early mental health support for young people in their communities.
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Huge gaps in early support for young people with mental health problems – new survey
A major new survey of young people with mental health problems exposes huge gaps in early support, and highlights school pressure, body image and traumatic childhood experiences as common factors that can lead to poor mental health.
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Thousands of people share #5YearOldSelfie
Across the world, thousands of people have shared pictures of themselves as five-year-olds in response a new campaign by mental health charity YoungMinds.
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Charities publish new guide on childhood trauma
Together with the Anna Freud Centre and Body and Soul, we have published a new guide on childhood adversity and trauma for professionals
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Top footballers take #KickUpChallenge to support young people’s mental health
Hundreds of people across the country, including a string of top footballers, have taken part in the #KickUpChallenge since its launch on Saturday 4th May.
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Teachers need more support to tackle self-harm
84% of secondary school teachers have taught a student who they believe self-harms in the last year, according to a survey by mental health charity YoungMinds.
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Teacher survey reveals mental health crisis in our classrooms
94% of teachers have seen a rise in pupils presenting with mental health issues over the last five years, according to a new survey by YoungMinds.
