Young people deserve to receive support before they hit a crisis point. There is so much that needs to change to create a future where no young person feels alone with their mental health.
Right now:
It’s hard to stay positive about young people’s mental health support when there’s not enough out there. Growing up today is tough. From the cost-of-living crisis to the climate emergency, the impact on young people’s mental health is undeniable, and you’re tired. But there’s still hope for a better future, and the only way we can make this happen is by making sure your stories and ideas are heard and force the change we all need.
Our ‘Deconstructing the system’ report shines a light on the young people’s mental health emergency in the UK. Find out why so many young people are reaching out for help and what they think needs to change.
‘Our stories’ brings together the voices of young people telling their stories. It shares the real experiences behind the young people’s mental health emergency and what it’s like growing up in the UK.
Explore ‘Our stories’ to hear from young people and discover the impact your voice can have on society.
Hundreds of thousands of young people are struggling with their mental health – and too often they can’t get support when they need it. Too many are being told to wait, struggling to cope and hitting crisis point before they get help.
That’s why we’re calling for change.
Join us in calling for the Government to #EndTheWait and deliver on its promise to end the crisis in young people’s mental health.
These calls for change are based on our research and stories from young people.
Our latest report on the Online Safety Bill outlines the harmful impacts that social media is having on young people’s mental health and how we're fighting for the online world to be a safer and kinder place for you.
Young people are already doing so much to change the world for the better. You’re already organising, spreading joy, demanding change and sharing your mental health experiences - we want to make these stories impossible to ignore. And through our work with young people, you continue to teach us every day how to keep pushing for the society we all need.
Meet the young people behind the movement.
Our Youth Panel puts young people's voices at the centre of our work. They discuss the big picture questions about our organisation, inform our strategy and make decisions to help shape the future of the charity.
Our Activists campaign for change by raising their voices about mental health. They help to shape and influence our work and create positive change for young people.
Our Youth Advisors work alongside our staff to make sure everything we do is done in partnership with young people. They champion youth voice and advocate for meaningful participation in our work.
Our writers share their stories and personal experiences to support other young people with their mental health. Participants on our Writers Programme produce a zine full of stories and illustrations, and our bloggers offer tips and advice on the YoungMinds blog.
