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We are the UK’s leading mental health charity for young people. Tap the link in our bio to find help.

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We’d like to say a MASSIVE thank you to our fantastic Ambassador @danielhowell and his followers, and @irlmerchandise for raising a phenomenal £28.8K with his ‘courage to exist’ merchandise! 💛 All proceeds will help us continue #FightingFor young people’s mental health 💪
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Does this look familiar? Mental health must be a priority in our schools. Now is your chance to #TellOfsted to make it one. Take action now:
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Being a good listener is key to showing young people that they are not alone when struggling with their mental health. Next time someone opens up to you about their mental health, use these tips by our Activists. #HelloYellow #WorldMentalHealthDay
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Our Crisis Messenger services provides free, 24/7 crisis support across the UK. If you're a young person experiencing a mental health crisis and need support, please text YM to 85258
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For the chance to MEET our ambassador @DanielHowell and @AmazingPhil and WIN x2 tickets to their stage show Interactive Introverts, tell us why you’re #FightingFor young people’s mental health. #YMPrizeDraw Ends Wed 2nd May. UK only. Rules apply:
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Our fantastic ambassador @danielhowell shares what it was like to open up about his depression & why being a YoungMinds Ambassador is so important to him.
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Today is #HelloYellow ! 💛 Wear something yellow, post a photo on social media and donate - all to show young people that they’re not alone when struggling with their mental health. Use #HelloYellow and tag us @YoungMindsUK - we’ll be retweeting your posts throughout the day!
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@danielhowell We’re proud to call you our ambassador 💛
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We love this quote from our ambassador @danielhowell 💛 #Pride
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“Your feelings are valid” “You’re not alone” “You can get through this” “You matter” “I care for you” Saying these words to someone struggling can really help. Most of the time you don't need to have all the answers. Simply being there can be enough.
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“Queer people exist. Choosing not to accept them is not an option. To anyone watching this who isn’t out, it’s okay. You’re okay. You were born this way, it’s right and anyone who has a problem with it is wrong.” – @danielhowell , YM Ambassador #Pride
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@danielhowell 💛💛💛
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Take part in #5YearOldSelfie ! 1) Find a photo of your younger self 2) Write 3 things you’d tell that child 3) Use #5YearOldSelfie 4) Tag 3 friends to help spread the love Next time you feel down about yourself, remember your message to your #5YearOldSelfie 💛
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@1DCharityInfo @MrsAnneTwist @theCALMzone @samaritans Thanks so much for sharing! The number for our Parents Helpline is 0808 802 5544. The helpline is also closed between 24 December and 4 January. If you need urgent mental health support you can text YM to 85258, any time of the day, or visit the link below
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@danielhowell 😂 We appreciate it Dan 💛🙌
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No young person should have to wait months for mental health support. Sign our petition and tell the Government to #ActEarly to prevent young people reaching crisis point. Add your name:
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You never know, a simple ‘are you okay?’ might make all the difference 💛 #WorldMentalHealthDay
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A massive thank you to everyone who helped raise over £8000 for us in honour of our ambassador @danielhowell birthday! 🎉🎉🎉 This is amazing!
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GOAL! Thank you to everyone who donated. We have now raised over £8000 for @YoungMindsUK in honour of @danielhowell birthday. Please continue to donate and share the project. Let's see how much we can raise in the end 💛
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🙌Go @danielhowell 💛
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It was amazing to have @danielhowell hosting today’s assembly to get young people talking about the effects that cyberbullying can have on mental health.
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If you’re receiving your GCSE results today, you should be so proud of yourself for getting through this school year. You kept going through a global pandemic and you should celebrate that, whatever your grades. #GCSEResults2020
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#WorldMentalHealthDay 💡 thepresentpsychologist
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What do you think schools would look like if mental health was just as important as grades? #TellOfsted
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We support @romankemp ’s call for the Government to commit to a 100% rollout of Mental Health Support Teams in schools. Proper support needs to be in place for all young people who need it. Thank you Roman for bravely sharing your story and for shining a light on what so many
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You never know, a simple ‘are you okay?’ might make all the difference #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek
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This #WorldMentalHealthDay , the most important message we can share is talk to someone you trust if you’re struggling. You don’t have to go through this alone - and there is no shame in accepting help. Let someone support you. Things can get better.
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Our brilliant Ambassador @danielhowell has a new book out called 'You Will Get Through This Night'. Go check it out 💛
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My new book ‘You Will Get Through This Night’ a practical, personal (and inappropriately funny) mental health guide - is out now!! #ThisNight
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TAKE OUR SURVEY This is the biggest piece of research that we have ever done. We want to know what big issues you’re facing today and how you feel. Your answers will help build a movement for change. Must be aged 13-25 to take part 👇 Please RT
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If your child finds it hard talking about their mental health, here are some conversation starters that may help you #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek
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Take part in #HelloYellow today to make the conversation around mental health louder! Here’s how you can get involved this #WorldMentalHealthDay
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We've heard enough promises from politicians. While they’re deciding who should be in charge, record numbers of young people are being referred to mental health services. And hundreds of thousands of young people are waiting for the support they need. It’s time to #EndTheWait
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For anyone getting GCSE results today. #GCSEResults2022
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Make mental health a priority in our schools.
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Today is #HelloYellow ! 💛 Wear something yellow, post a photo online and show young people that they’re not alone when struggling with their mental health. Use #HelloYellow and tag us @YoungMindsUK - we’ll be retweeting your posts throughout the day. #WorldMentalHealthDay
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This #WorldSuicidePreventionDay , we have a message for any young person experiencing suicidal feelings: We know it’s scary. You’re being so brave. Please know this moment will pass and things can get better. Reach out for help. Don't go through this alone.
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Support our new #EndTheWait campaign and let’s hold the government to account for the promises they’ve made. They committed to a ten-year mental health plan. It needs to happen.
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This #WorldMentalHealthDay , spend 20 minutes having a conversation about mental health with your child. Here are some conversations starters you can use.
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No one should have to wait months for mental health support.
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Make mental health a priority in our schools.
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Men, it’s okay to: 1/ Talk about your emotions 2/ Accept that you’re struggling 3/ Ask for help when you need it 4/ Call in sick if you’re not feeling good 5/ Cry 6/ Protect your boundaries Don’t let anyone tell you otherwise. #InternationalMensDay
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This #TimeToTalkDay , spend 20 minutes having a conversation about mental health with your child. Here are some conversation starters you can use.
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A school where your mental health is just as important as your grades. That’s worth striving for.
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This #WorldMentalHealthDay , spend 20 minutes having a conversation about mental health with your child. Here are some conversation starters you can use.
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This #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek , we want to give praise to every parent in the UK supporting their child through this pandemic. We know what you’re going through. We hear your stories every day. Your resilience is inspirational - but don't feel you have to go through this alone.
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"Every person struggling with a mental illness is valid. And every single person deserves help. So if you are functioning but struggling, then perhaps it is time to ask for help." Lauren shares what it's like to live with high functioning mental illness.
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@danielhowell Brave and inspiring video - thank you so much for sharing your story Dan 👊💛
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We have a WINNER! 🏆 A big congratulations to Soph from Durham, who's delighted to have won 2 VIP Meet & Greet tickets to see @DanielHowell and @AmazingPhil at their stage show Interactive Introverts. Thank you so much to everyone who entered and shared what you're #FightingFor
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Our message to children across the UK this #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek .
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Early mental health support should be available to every young person who needs it.
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Things society needs to normalise for men: •Talking about feelings •Seeing vulnerability as a strength •Crying •Asking for help •Expressing emotions •Regular chat about mental health #InternationalMensDay
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Let's make #HelloYellow on 8 October bigger and brighter than ever before 💛
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You are never a burden. Be honest with people you trust about how you're feeling. They can help you get better 💛 #WorldMentalHealthDay
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You never know what people are going through. Just because you can't see it, doesn't mean it's not happening. #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek
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Imagine if there was a space in your local community where a young person could go, without a referral, and talk to a professional about what they are going through. That’s what we’re calling on the Government for. #FundTheHubs
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No young person should have to wait months for mental health support. #WorldMentalHealthDay
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We asked young people what questions they wish their parents had asked them. This is what they said.
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You never know, a simple ‘are you okay?’ might make all the difference 💛 #HelloYellow #WorldMentalHealthDay
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If you're getting your GCSE results today, this is for you. #GCSEResults2023
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You can be driven, motivated, passionate and have depression. You can be bubbly, vibrant and extroverted and have anxiety. The more we understand that mental health is separate from character, the less stigma there will be.
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To start #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek , spend 20 minutes having a conversation about mental health with your child. Here are some conversation starters you can use.
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Happy birthday Duke of Cambridge 🎉 Thank you for all that you do for young people’s mental health. We’re proud to be a part of your @heads_together initiative 💛
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We’re so proud of you, @danielhowell 💛
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Make mental health a priority in our schools. #WorldMentalHealthDay
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Mental health must be at the front of the political agenda this year. Every young person must be able to get the support they need, when they need it, no matter what.
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This week Chris Kaba, a 24-year-old Black man was shot and killed by police in London. He is the second Black man known to have died following contact with Met Police in the past three months and joins a shamefully long list of Black men who have died after use of fatal force.
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Be kind to yourself this #RandomActsOfKindnessDay 💛
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Good luck to everyone getting their results today. No matter what your results are, be proud of yourself. Remember, you are not defined by numbers on a piece of paper. Even if it might not feel like it right now, there's so much hope in your future. #ResultsDay
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This #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek , we’d like to highlight that a new approach to mental health support for young people is needed. The earlier support is available, the more effective that support will be. It’s time to make early intervention a priority.
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No one should have to wait months for mental health support.
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#YMPrizeDraw Last month, we asked you to share what you're #FightingFor for the chance to win show tickets and to meet @DanielHowell & @AmazingPhil during their tour. Thanks to everyone who entered, we got some AMAZING responses! Check them out here 👇
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We asked young people what questions they wished their parents had asked them. This is what they said. #BGTChampions #BritainGetTalking
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There is no better time to start a conversation with your child about mental health. Here are some questions you can ask to get the conversation going. #MentalHealthAwarenessDay
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⚫ Love is for all 🟤 Love is non-discriminatory 🔴 Love is universal 🟠 Love is powerful 🟡 Love is beautiful 🟢 Love is unity 🔵 Love is unconditional 🟣 Love is always to be celebrated #PrideMonth2021
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This #WorldMentalHealthDay , we stand in solidarity with every young person who is struggling with their mental health. #YouAreNotAlone
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This is why we shouldn't compare ourselves to others.
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💛💛💛 #HelloYellow
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You are not a burden. You are not alone. You deserve help. You can get better. You matter. Just in case you needed the reminder 💛
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If your child finds it difficult to talk about their feelings, here are some conversation starters that you can use. #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek
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If your child is feeling anxious about going back to school, here are some things you can do to encourage them to talk about how they’re feeling
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If someone opens up to you about their mental health, don't feel like you have to have all the answers. Simply listening can be enough.
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Share this with your child. #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek
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If there is one message we could tell everyone this #WorldMentalHealthDay , it would be that having a mental health problem is nothing to be ashamed of. Anyone can struggle. Most of us will have to reach out for help at some point. And that’s ok.
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It is clear mental health is not a priority for this Government. No mention of the Mental Health Act being reformed. No new investment for overstretched and under-resourced services. No interest in supporting young people. We need ambitious plans – instead we’ve had years of
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Every suicide is preventable. We must make sure all young people have the support they need, when they need it, to prevent them reaching crisis point. This #WorldSuicidePreventionDay , sign our petition to make mental health support a national priority.
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To everyone going back to school today, It’s okay if you’re feeling nervous. You’ve been through so much this year. Please be kind to yourself. And speak to someone you trust if you need help. Thousands of others will be feeling like you are right now. You are not alone.
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@danielhowell Thank you so much for sharing Daniel! We really appreciate your support! 💛😊🙌 #5YearOldSelfie
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💛💛💛 #HelloYellow
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Today is #HelloYellow ! Together, let’s show young people they are not alone with their mental health. 1/ Wear yellow 2/ Post on social media 3/ Donate Use #HelloYellow and tag us @YoungMindsUK – we’ll be retweeting your posts throughout the day 💛
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It’s time to provide more early mental health support for young people. We’re calling on the Government to #FundTheHubs – early support hubs in every local area, that are easy to access with no appointment needed. Get your MP to support the campaign:
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We asked young people what questions they wish their parents had asked them. This is what they said 💛 #HelloYellow #WorldMentalHealthDay
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You never know, a simple ‘are you okay?’ might make all the difference. #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek
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Self-care should valued as highly as productivity.
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If your child finds it difficult to talk about their feelings, here are some conversation starters that you can use.
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To everyone getting their GCSE’s today, you had to complete years 10 and 11 in the most difficult of circumstances – multiple lockdowns, exams cancelled, and all the stresses of living through a pandemic. You are resilient. Whatever you get today, you should be proud. #ResultsDay
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A school where your wellbeing is valued as highly as your exam results. That’s worth striving for. #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek
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