Meet the Ambassadors
Meet all the ambassadors we’re working with to help raise awareness about children and young people’s mental health.
Find Out MoreOur Ambassadors
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Bella Ramsey
Bella Ramsey, actor and star of Game of Thrones, The Worst Witch and Judy, has joined our fight for young people's mental health.
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Cathy Newman
Journalist and presenter of Channel 4 News, Cathy Newman, tells us why she has decided to become a YoungMinds Ambassador.
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Daniel Howell
YouTuber and former Radio 1 presenter Daniel Howell opens up about his experience of living with depression.
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Ella Purnell
Ella Purnell, actor and star of US drama Sweetbitter and films Never Let Me Go and Churchill, has joined our fight for young people's mental health.
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Jada Sezer
Social media star Jada Sezer is an inspiring role model for young girls and is keen to use social media and the internet to spread a positive message about life.
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Katie Thistleton
TV and radio presenter Katie Thistleton discusses how she looks after her mental health, and the role media can play in breaking the stigma surrounding mental illness.
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Lauren Layfield
CBBC presenter Lauren Layfield shares why she’s decided to become a YoungMinds Ambassador, and her experience with opening up about her mental health.
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Sean Fletcher
Sean Fletcher, journalist, radio and TV presenter, talks with us about OCD, parenting, and looking after your mental health.
Latest From YoungMinds
All the latest news and views from YoungMinds
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Supporting a friend with their mental health
We know it can be difficult to know how to respond when someone opens up to you about their mental health. Here’s our advice on what you can say and how you can support your friend, while looking after your own mental health too.
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Coronavirus: Impact on Young People with Mental Health Needs
Read our reports looking at the impact of coronavirus on the mental health of young people and find out what we're asking of Government.
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Urgent action needed to tackle long-term impact of the pandemic on young people with mental health problems - new report
In the latest survey investigating the mental health impact of the Covid-19 coronavirus, young people with mental health problems say they have found the latest lockdown harder to cope with than previous ones
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Panic attacks
When you have a panic attack, it can feel scary and overwhelming. But you are not alone and you can get through it. Here’s some information and advice that can help you.
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Introduction to Children and Young People’s Mental Health
This interactive online workshop will help you understand mental health and learn practical ways of working with children experiencing distress.
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Phobias
A phobia is an extreme fear of an object, person, animal, activity, place, feeling or situation. If you are struggling with a phobia, you are not alone. With help, you can get better.
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Involving Young People in Improving Wellbeing Support and Services
Learn how meaningfully involving young people in wellbeing support and services can support a whole system approach to mental health.
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Coping with anxiety about going back to school
After so long off school, it is completely natural to feel anxious about returning. Two of our bloggers share their worries and what's helping them cope.
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Supporting a child returning to school after lockdown
Our Parents Helpline experts share their tips for supporting a child in the transition back to school life.
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Supporting your pupils through the COVID-19 pandemic
Tips, advice and wellbeing resources to support pupils, staff and parents during the COVID-19 pandemic.