Thank you so much to everyone who took the time to share your experiences of mental health inpatient care. We know that talking about this subject can be difficult but we really appreciate you being so open. Each story we heard was different. Some of you have had good experiences of inpatient care. Sofia told…
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Welcome to your March YoungMinds e-newsletter! It shouldn’t take more than five minutes to enjoy all this month’s stories. We’ve appointed a new Chief Executive! We’re incredibly excited to announce that Laura Bunt will be joining us as our new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at the end of this month. Laura is currently at Public Digital, a…
Read More Having so much to deal with can affect your mental health. Mind can’t fix the cost of living crisis, but we can help you feel more able to cope. “The right support at the right time can be life changing.” – Cheryl blogs about the importance of recognising the relationship between poverty and poor mental…
Read More However you identify, we’re here to celebrate you. And fight for your mental health. That’s why we’re marking LGBT+ History Month. It’s a month when we can all remember the people who fought for LGBTQIA+ rights in the past and how far we’ve come over the years. A chance for people of all ages to…
Read More This resource covers activities for professionals and volunteers working with young people to help build positive mental health and wellbeing in a range of settings. This includes downloadable worksheets and instructions on how to use these activities one-to-one or in larger groups. Read more
Read More Content warning: Freya’s story has some descriptions of sectioning, forced medication and restraint My name is Freya and I’m 20 years old. Mind’s call for the UK government to address the failing in inpatient mental health care is very important to me. From 2018 to 2021, I spent most of my time in psychiatric hospitals detained…
Read More Side by Side is a safe place to connect online with people who understand what you’re going through. Grounded in the values of peer support, Side by Side is a welcoming place for people to make connections, learn from each other and feel inspired to take positive steps on your mental health journey. As Side…
Read More No young person should feel alone with their mental health We know how important it is for young people to have mental health advice that takes into account their faith, and cultural background. For young Muslims in particular, finding tailored support can be challenging. For a young person who’s struggling, it can feel very…
Read More Time to Talk Day is here! Everywhere across the country – in homes, schools and offices – people are making space in their day to talk about mental health. Are you taking part too? If you’re not sure how to get involved today, don’t worry – we’ve got some great ideas on how you can…
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