YoungMinds

Love this from TheTypeWriterDaily on Instagram. It reminds us of this advice from Laura, 21: “Each morning, I mentally check in with myself to assess my mindset for the day ahead. This habit enables me to recognise my feelings, which helps me to better manage my emotions throughout the day. Also, I like to write my feelings down each morning to ensure that I continue my day with a clear and decluttered mindset.”

If a young person you are working with begins to feel their breath getting quicker and out of control, use this activity to help them slow down their breathing and calm down.

Our education system needs to change. Instead of piling academic pressure on young people, it should prioritise mental health, encourage creativity and properly prepare them for the next stage of their life. These are the urgent changes we’re asking the Government to make.

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A statement from our Activist Samara: "As a young person, I approach the dawn of the new government with optimism and hope. We are genuinely excited about the potential for positive change and eagerly anticipate the realisation of campaign promises. Our commitment remains unwavering: we stand ready to hold the government accountable and ensure that the voices and needs of young people are not just heard but actively prioritised. Young people are the future of this country so it's integral their needs are accommodated as we strive to write a better future for us all, up and down the country."

You’ve got a huge task ahead of you. Mental health services are at breaking point and more young people than ever before need support. You promised early mental health support hubs in every community and reducing waiting times. A step in the right direction. And we will hold you accountable. But young people need so much more. Be bold and be brave. We need you to reimagine the mental health system and tackle the things that make young people’s mental health worse. Your campaign slogan was ‘change’. We need big change now more than ever. We look forward to working with you.

Our leaders need a wake up call.

When you go to your polling station tomorrow, think of young people. Think of all of the young people who can't vote. Think of their futures and factor that in when making your vote. Let’s change the story for young people’s mental health.

This advice comes from someone who works with young people in their community. We couldn't agree more. One of the best things you can do to support a young person is to provide them a safe space to really feel heard.

These photos bring us so much joy. Throughout June Marks and Spencer colleagues, in 360 stores and their support centres, took part in their *biggest ever* fun-raiser. They hosted quizzes, bake sales and completed long distance cycling and four Capital city marathon walks… All to support our mission to create a better world for young people. We’re so excited to announce that they raised £265k (and counting!) To everyone who took part: We can’t express how grateful we are. Thank you for standing with us and with young people. Together, we’ve got this.