Press Releases

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

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.

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.

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.

A&E attendances by young people with psychiatric conditions almost doubled in five years - new figures

There has been a steep rise in the number of young people aged 18 or under arriving at A&E departments in England with psychiatric conditions, according to new figures released this week.

Disney's Aladdin partnership launches with YoungMinds

YoungMinds charity has announced a partnership with Disney’s hit West End musical Aladdin, launching on World Mental Health Day (10th October).

Three-quarters of young people seeking mental health support become more unwell during wait for treatment

Our new report warns that it remains far too difficult for young people with emerging mental health problems to get the help they need, because of inadequate access to clinical treatment alongside a “black hole” in local youth services.

Ella Purnell becomes YoungMinds Ambassador after opening up about her own struggles

21-year-old actress Ella Purnell has become the newest ambassador for YoungMinds, the UK’s leading charity fighting for children and young people’s mental health.