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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Social media and mental health
How you experience social media can affect your mood. That's why, together with O2, we've created #OwnYourFeed, a campaign packed full of tips and advice from young people on how to enjoy a more positive time online.
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How I learnt to take control of my social media feed
If your social media feed isn't working for you, you have the power to change it. Nikki explains how she took ownership of her feed to have a more positive time online.
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How I coped with online bullying
Being bullied is a horrible experience for anybody to go through. Chloe shares her story of how she not only overcame bullying, but used it as inspiration to create change.
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What we've learnt about our mental health in 2019
We asked our Activists and bloggers what mental health lessons they've learnt in 2019. Here's what they said.
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How to support your friends when they're struggling with their mental health
Knowing how to support a friend who is struggling with their mental health can be tough, especially if we often find ourselves taking on other people's problems as our own. Lily, 22, shares her tips.
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How To Set Up Your Own Parent's Support Group
We know as parents you can often feel alone when trying to support your child's mental health needs. Here's our guide to setting up a Parent's Support Group to meet other parents with similar worries and issues.
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The next government must make young people's mental health a priority
As the country prepares to head to the polls for a general election, our CEO Emma Thomas emphasises the need for our next government to implement a cross-government strategy to look after young people's mental health.
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What you see on social media isn't always real
On social media, sometimes it can feel as though we're bombarded with images of glamorous lives and 'perfect' bodies. But we shouldn't always believe everything we see, says Honor, 18.
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How living with a mental illness taught me the real meaning of friendship
Dealing with mental health struggles can put a strain on our relationships. Rebecca, 20, shares what living with a mental illness has taught her about the meaning of friendship.