Mental Health Support For Young People

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If you need help speaking to someone, start with our <a href="/young-person/your-guide-to-support/reaching-out-for-help/" title="Reaching out for help">guide to reaching out for help</a>.</p> <p>Your feelings are valid and things can get better.</p></div> </div> </div> <div class="c-CardListing flow-2" data-layout="CardListingModule"> <div class="c-CardListing__body"> <div class="rte flow-1"> </div> </div> <div class="c-SideScroller" data-layout="SideScroller"> <div role="region" aria-label="Related links:" class="c-SideScroller__container" tabindex="0"> <div class="c-SideScroller__icon"> <svg class="c-icon" aria-hidden="true" focusable="false"> <use xlink:href="/assets/icons/symbols.svg?v=17022025a#icon--swipe-left"></use> </svg> </div> <ul class="o-l o-l--sidescroller o-l--card-md"> <li> <div class="c-CardPersona flow-2" data-layout="CardPersona"> <div class="c-CardImg"> <picture class="c-CardImg__image"> <source type="image/webp" srcset="/media/brwnc3kh/two-people-looking-at-eachother-closely.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=700&height=466&rnd=Rectangle_700_466&format=webp&quality=67 700w, /media/brwnc3kh/two-people-looking-at-eachother-closely.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=600&height=400&rnd=Rectangle_600_400&format=webp&quality=67 600w, /media/brwnc3kh/two-people-looking-at-eachother-closely.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=400&height=266&rnd=Rectangle_400_266&format=webp&quality=67 400w, /media/brwnc3kh/two-people-looking-at-eachother-closely.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=300&height=200&rnd=Rectangle_300_200&format=webp&quality=67 300w" sizes="(min-width: 30rem) 30rem, 100vw"> <source srcset="/media/brwnc3kh/two-people-looking-at-eachother-closely.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=700&height=466&rnd=Rectangle_700_466&quality=75 700w, /media/brwnc3kh/two-people-looking-at-eachother-closely.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=600&height=400&rnd=Rectangle_600_400&quality=75 600w, /media/brwnc3kh/two-people-looking-at-eachother-closely.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=400&height=266&rnd=Rectangle_400_266&quality=75 400w, /media/brwnc3kh/two-people-looking-at-eachother-closely.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=300&height=200&rnd=Rectangle_300_200&quality=75 300w" sizes="(min-width: 30rem) 30rem, 100vw"> <img src="/media/brwnc3kh/two-people-looking-at-eachother-closely.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=1920&height=1280&rnd=133560198358170000&quality=55" alt="A young Black woman talking about something serious with an older Black woman in the park." loading="lazy" width="1920" height="1280" /> </picture> </div> <div class="flow-00"> <div class="c-CardPersona__heading"> <h3> <a href="/young-person/mental-health-conditions/"> Mental health conditions </a> </h3> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li> <div class="c-CardPersona flow-2" data-layout="CardPersona"> <div class="c-CardImg"> <picture class="c-CardImg__image"> <source type="image/webp" srcset="/media/umvdisom/young-people-feelings-symptoms.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=700&height=466&rnd=Rectangle_700_466&format=webp&quality=67 700w, /media/umvdisom/young-people-feelings-symptoms.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=600&height=400&rnd=Rectangle_600_400&format=webp&quality=67 600w, /media/umvdisom/young-people-feelings-symptoms.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=400&height=266&rnd=Rectangle_400_266&format=webp&quality=67 400w, /media/umvdisom/young-people-feelings-symptoms.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=300&height=200&rnd=Rectangle_300_200&format=webp&quality=67 300w" sizes="(min-width: 30rem) 30rem, 100vw"> <source srcset="/media/umvdisom/young-people-feelings-symptoms.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=700&height=466&rnd=Rectangle_700_466&quality=75 700w, /media/umvdisom/young-people-feelings-symptoms.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=600&height=400&rnd=Rectangle_600_400&quality=75 600w, /media/umvdisom/young-people-feelings-symptoms.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=400&height=266&rnd=Rectangle_400_266&quality=75 400w, /media/umvdisom/young-people-feelings-symptoms.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=300&height=200&rnd=Rectangle_300_200&quality=75 300w" sizes="(min-width: 30rem) 30rem, 100vw"> <img src="/media/umvdisom/young-people-feelings-symptoms.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=1920&height=1280&rnd=133065165247070000&quality=55" alt="Close up of a boy sitting in a park. 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The person on the left is laughing and wears a black coat while looking at the other young person. The person on the right wears a dark blue jacket and is looking at the person on the left. 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src="/media/acaerbfy/white-logo.png?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=1920&height=1280&rnd=133742454008400000&quality=55" alt="" loading="lazy" width="1920" height="1280" /> </picture> </div> </figure> </div> <div class="c-Section flow has-moduleactions" data-layout="TextModule"> <div class="flow-1" data-layout="ModuleHeading"> <div class="child-h3"> <h2>Crushed by a million pressures</h2> </div> </div> <div class="c-Section__body flow"> <div class="flow-1 rte"><p data-pm-slice="1 1 []"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW232458232 BCX0">The youth mental health crisis isn’t caused by one thing. It’s a million tiny things that add up.</span></p> <p data-pm-slice="1 1 []"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW232458232 BCX0">We're calling on the Government to take a stand for the issues that matter to us.</span></p></div> </div> <a class="c-button c-button--primary has-iconright" href="/support-us/join-the-movement/" data-layout="ButtonLink" data-layout=button-link> <span class="c-button__body"> <span class="c-button__icon"> <svg class="c-icon" aria-hidden="true" focusable="false"> <use xlink:href="/assets/icons/symbols.svg?v=17022025a#icon--arrow-right"></use> </svg> </span> <span class="c-button__text"> <span>Find out more and take action</span> </span> </span> </a></div> </div> </div> </div> <section class="o-s o-s--section flow-2 ts-white has-theme" data-layout="SimpleSection"> <div class="o-w"> <h2 id="Reallifestories" class="c-Section__head">Real life stories </h2> </div> <div class="o-w flow-5 is-notgridded">   <div class="c-Section flow has-moduleactions" data-layout="TextModule"> <div class="c-Section__body flow"> <div class="flow-1 rte"><p>Real life stories written by young people who’ve struggled with their mental health. Explore the full range of stories, or check out the latest below.</p></div> </div> <a class="c-button c-button--primary has-iconright" href="/young-person/blog/" data-layout="ButtonLink" data-layout=button-link> <span class="c-button__body"> <span class="c-button__icon"> <svg class="c-icon" aria-hidden="true" focusable="false"> <use xlink:href="/assets/icons/symbols.svg?v=17022025a#icon--arrow-right"></use> </svg> </span> <span class="c-button__text"> <span>All real stories</span> </span> </span> </a></div> <div class="c-Section c-Section--relatedarticles flow-5 " data-layout="RelatedArticleModule"> <div class="c-Section__media"> <ul class="o-gg o-gg--olg-3c"> <li><div class="c-CardBlog flow-1" data-layout="CardBlog / RelatedArticleCard"> <picture class="c-CardImg c-CardImg--blog"> <source type="image/webp" srcset="/media/0ybbw0p4/012.png?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=700&height=466&rnd=Rectangle_700_466&format=webp&quality=67 700w, /media/0ybbw0p4/012.png?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=600&height=400&rnd=Rectangle_600_400&format=webp&quality=67 600w, /media/0ybbw0p4/012.png?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=400&height=266&rnd=Rectangle_400_266&format=webp&quality=67 400w, /media/0ybbw0p4/012.png?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=300&height=200&rnd=Rectangle_300_200&format=webp&quality=67 300w" sizes="(min-width: 30rem) 30rem, 100vw"> <source srcset="/media/0ybbw0p4/012.png?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=700&height=466&rnd=Rectangle_700_466&quality=75 700w, /media/0ybbw0p4/012.png?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=600&height=400&rnd=Rectangle_600_400&quality=75 600w, /media/0ybbw0p4/012.png?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=400&height=266&rnd=Rectangle_400_266&quality=75 400w, /media/0ybbw0p4/012.png?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=300&height=200&rnd=Rectangle_300_200&quality=75 300w" sizes="(min-width: 30rem) 30rem, 100vw"> <img src="/media/0ybbw0p4/012.png?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=1920&height=1280&rnd=133235234511670000&quality=55" alt="Two young people sitting in a library and reading a magazine together." loading="lazy" width="1920" height="1280" /> </picture> <div class="flow-3"> <div class="flow-00"> <div class="c-CardBlog__heading"> <h3> <a href="/young-person/blog/dyspraxia-how-i-got-through-my-education/" class="c-CardBlog__link">Dyspraxia: how I got through my education</a> </h3> </div> </div> <div class="c-CardBlog__foot"> <div class="c-CardBlog__time"> <svg class="c-icon" aria-hidden="true" focusable="false"> <use xlink:href="/assets/icons/symbols.svg?v=17022025a#icon--clock"></use> </svg> <span>4 min read</span> </div> <div class="c-CardBlog__tags"> <ul class="o-l o-l--cardtags" aria-label="tags"> <li> <a href="/young-person/blog/?tag=neurodivergence#main-content">Neurodivergence</a> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li><div class="c-CardBlog flow-1" data-layout="CardBlog / RelatedArticleCard"> <picture class="c-CardImg c-CardImg--blog"> <source type="image/webp" srcset="/media/3bljel4m/young-person-smiling-with-their-friends.png?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=700&height=466&rnd=Rectangle_700_466&format=webp&quality=67 700w, /media/3bljel4m/young-person-smiling-with-their-friends.png?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=600&height=400&rnd=Rectangle_600_400&format=webp&quality=67 600w, /media/3bljel4m/young-person-smiling-with-their-friends.png?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=400&height=266&rnd=Rectangle_400_266&format=webp&quality=67 400w, /media/3bljel4m/young-person-smiling-with-their-friends.png?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=300&height=200&rnd=Rectangle_300_200&format=webp&quality=67 300w" sizes="(min-width: 30rem) 30rem, 100vw"> <source srcset="/media/3bljel4m/young-person-smiling-with-their-friends.png?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=700&height=466&rnd=Rectangle_700_466&quality=75 700w, /media/3bljel4m/young-person-smiling-with-their-friends.png?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=600&height=400&rnd=Rectangle_600_400&quality=75 600w, /media/3bljel4m/young-person-smiling-with-their-friends.png?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=400&height=266&rnd=Rectangle_400_266&quality=75 400w, /media/3bljel4m/young-person-smiling-with-their-friends.png?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=300&height=200&rnd=Rectangle_300_200&quality=75 300w" sizes="(min-width: 30rem) 30rem, 100vw"> <img src="/media/3bljel4m/young-person-smiling-with-their-friends.png?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=1920&height=1280&rnd=133577418071530000&quality=55" alt="A young person smiling at their friends." loading="lazy" width="1920" height="1280" /> </picture> <div class="flow-3"> <div class="flow-00"> <div class="c-CardBlog__heading"> <h3> <a href="/young-person/blog/adhd-as-a-young-woman/" class="c-CardBlog__link">ADHD as a young woman</a> </h3> </div> </div> <div class="c-CardBlog__foot"> <div class="c-CardBlog__time"> <svg class="c-icon" aria-hidden="true" focusable="false"> <use xlink:href="/assets/icons/symbols.svg?v=17022025a#icon--clock"></use> </svg> <span>5 min read</span> </div> <div class="c-CardBlog__tags"> <ul class="o-l o-l--cardtags" aria-label="tags"> <li> <a href="/young-person/blog/?tag=neurodivergence#main-content">Neurodivergence</a> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li><div class="c-CardBlog flow-1" data-layout="CardBlog / RelatedArticleCard"> <picture class="c-CardImg c-CardImg--blog"> <source type="image/webp" srcset="/media/yrabalkl/sofe.png?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=700&height=466&rnd=Rectangle_700_466&format=webp&quality=67 700w, /media/yrabalkl/sofe.png?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=600&height=400&rnd=Rectangle_600_400&format=webp&quality=67 600w, /media/yrabalkl/sofe.png?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=400&height=266&rnd=Rectangle_400_266&format=webp&quality=67 400w, /media/yrabalkl/sofe.png?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=300&height=200&rnd=Rectangle_300_200&format=webp&quality=67 300w" sizes="(min-width: 30rem) 30rem, 100vw"> <source srcset="/media/yrabalkl/sofe.png?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=700&height=466&rnd=Rectangle_700_466&quality=75 700w, /media/yrabalkl/sofe.png?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=600&height=400&rnd=Rectangle_600_400&quality=75 600w, /media/yrabalkl/sofe.png?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=400&height=266&rnd=Rectangle_400_266&quality=75 400w, /media/yrabalkl/sofe.png?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=300&height=200&rnd=Rectangle_300_200&quality=75 300w" sizes="(min-width: 30rem) 30rem, 100vw"> <img src="/media/yrabalkl/sofe.png?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=1920&height=1280&rnd=133831367470170000&quality=55" alt="Sofe standing in a forest and smiling. They are wearing glasses and a blue and green patterned jacket." loading="lazy" width="1920" height="1280" /> </picture> <div class="flow-3"> <div class="flow-00"> <div class="c-CardBlog__heading"> <h3> <a href="/young-person/blog/there-is-always-time-s-bars-on-healing-boundaries-and-finding-joy/" class="c-CardBlog__link">There is Always Time: S-bars on healing, boundaries and finding joy</a> </h3> </div> </div> <div class="c-CardBlog__foot"> <div class="c-CardBlog__time"> <svg class="c-icon" aria-hidden="true" focusable="false"> <use xlink:href="/assets/icons/symbols.svg?v=17022025a#icon--clock"></use> </svg> <span>2 min read</span> </div> </div> </div> </div> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </section> <div class="o-s o-s--section flow ts-pink-light has-theme" data-layout="SimpleSection"> <div class="o-w is-gridded"> <div class="o-gg o-gg--lg-2-3">   <div class="c-Section flow has-moduleactions" data-layout="TextModule"> <div class="flow-1" data-layout="ModuleHeading"> <div class="child-h3"> <h2>Mental health support for Black young people</h2> </div> </div> <div class="c-Section__body flow"> <div class="flow-1 rte"><p>We've teamed up with The Ubele Initiative, Mind and Best Beginnings to create a space for Black young people to find support, care and joy.</p> <p>The word bayo comes from Yoruba and means “joy has found us”. Bayo is not just somewhere for Black young people to get support, but to draw strength.</p> <p>Find organisations that work specifically with Black young people, including places where you can get mental health support in your local community.</p></div> </div> <a class="c-button c-button--primary has-iconright" href="https://www.bayo.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-layout="ButtonLink" data-layout=button-link> <span class="c-button__body"> <span class="c-button__icon"> <svg class="c-icon" aria-hidden="true" focusable="false"> <use xlink:href="/assets/icons/symbols.svg?v=17022025a#icon--arrow-right"></use> </svg> </span> <span class="c-button__text"> <span>Find out more about Bayo</span> </span> </span> </a></div>  <div class="o-w o-w--tighter" data-layout="ImageModule"> <figure class="flow-2"> <div class="c-CardImg"> <picture class="c-CardImg__image in-grid"> <source type="image/webp" srcset="/media/brwnc3kh/two-people-looking-at-eachother-closely.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=1920&height=1280&rnd=Rectangle_1920_1280&format=webp&quality=67 1920w, /media/brwnc3kh/two-people-looking-at-eachother-closely.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=1200&height=800&rnd=Rectangle_1200_800&format=webp&quality=67 1200w, /media/brwnc3kh/two-people-looking-at-eachother-closely.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=900&height=600&rnd=Rectangle_900_600&format=webp&quality=67 900w, /media/brwnc3kh/two-people-looking-at-eachother-closely.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=760&height=506&rnd=Rectangle_760_506&format=webp&quality=67 760w, /media/brwnc3kh/two-people-looking-at-eachother-closely.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=640&height=426&rnd=Rectangle_640_426&format=webp&quality=67 640w, /media/brwnc3kh/two-people-looking-at-eachother-closely.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=480&height=320&rnd=Rectangle_480_320&format=webp&quality=67 480w, /media/brwnc3kh/two-people-looking-at-eachother-closely.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=375&height=250&rnd=Rectangle_375_250&format=webp&quality=67 375w" sizes="100vw"> <source srcset="/media/brwnc3kh/two-people-looking-at-eachother-closely.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=1920&height=1280&rnd=Rectangle_1920_1280&quality=75 1920w, /media/brwnc3kh/two-people-looking-at-eachother-closely.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=1200&height=800&rnd=Rectangle_1200_800&quality=75 1200w, /media/brwnc3kh/two-people-looking-at-eachother-closely.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=900&height=600&rnd=Rectangle_900_600&quality=75 900w, /media/brwnc3kh/two-people-looking-at-eachother-closely.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=760&height=506&rnd=Rectangle_760_506&quality=75 760w, /media/brwnc3kh/two-people-looking-at-eachother-closely.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=640&height=426&rnd=Rectangle_640_426&quality=75 640w, /media/brwnc3kh/two-people-looking-at-eachother-closely.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=480&height=320&rnd=Rectangle_480_320&quality=75 480w, /media/brwnc3kh/two-people-looking-at-eachother-closely.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=375&height=250&rnd=Rectangle_375_250&quality=75 375w" sizes="100vw"> <img src="/media/brwnc3kh/two-people-looking-at-eachother-closely.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=1920&height=1280&rnd=133560198358170000&quality=55" alt="A young Black woman talking about something serious with an older Black woman in the park." loading="lazy" width="1920" height="1280" /> </picture> </div> </figure> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="o-s o-s--section flow ts-white has-theme" data-layout="SimpleSection"> <div class="o-w flow-5 is-notgridded">   <div class="o-gg o-gg--md-1-2 is-reversed" data-layout="TextWithImageModule" style="--grid-gap: var(--size-2) var(--size-5);"> <picture class="c-image"> <source type="image/webp" srcset="/media/dsib3pno/four-young-people-laughing-and-playing-a-game.png?mode=crop&center=0.5%2c0.5&width=700&height=393&rnd=700_393_0.5_0.5&format=webp&quality=67 700w, /media/dsib3pno/four-young-people-laughing-and-playing-a-game.png?mode=crop&center=0.5%2c0.5&width=600&height=337&rnd=600_337_0.5_0.5&format=webp&quality=67 600w, /media/dsib3pno/four-young-people-laughing-and-playing-a-game.png?mode=crop&center=0.5%2c0.5&width=400&height=225&rnd=400_225_0.5_0.5&format=webp&quality=67 400w, /media/dsib3pno/four-young-people-laughing-and-playing-a-game.png?mode=crop&center=0.5%2c0.5&width=300&height=168&rnd=300_168_0.5_0.5&format=webp&quality=67 300w" sizes="(min-width: 30rem) 30rem, 100vw"> <source srcset="/media/dsib3pno/four-young-people-laughing-and-playing-a-game.png?mode=crop&center=0.5%2c0.5&width=700&height=393&rnd=700_393_0.5_0.5&quality=75 700w, /media/dsib3pno/four-young-people-laughing-and-playing-a-game.png?mode=crop&center=0.5%2c0.5&width=600&height=337&rnd=600_337_0.5_0.5&quality=75 600w, /media/dsib3pno/four-young-people-laughing-and-playing-a-game.png?mode=crop&center=0.5%2c0.5&width=400&height=225&rnd=400_225_0.5_0.5&quality=75 400w, /media/dsib3pno/four-young-people-laughing-and-playing-a-game.png?mode=crop&center=0.5%2c0.5&width=300&height=168&rnd=300_168_0.5_0.5&quality=75 300w" sizes="(min-width: 30rem) 30rem, 100vw"> <img src="/media/dsib3pno/four-young-people-laughing-and-playing-a-game.png?quality=55" alt="Four young people laughing and playing a game together." loading="lazy" width="1920" height="1080" /> </picture> <div class="flow has-moduleactions"> <div class="flow-1" data-layout="ModuleHeading"> <div class="child-h3"> <h2>Be part of the movement</h2> </div> </div> <div class="rte flow-1"> <p>Young people are already doing so much to change the world for the better. You’re already organising, spreading joy, demanding change and sharing your mental health experiences - we want to make these stories impossible to ignore. And through our work with young people, you continue to teach us every day how to keep pushing for the society we all need.</p> <p>Find out more below about how you can be part of the movement.</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="c-Expander flow-3" data-layout="ExpandedContentModule"> <div class="flow-1 mt-4"> <div class="c-Expander--subsection t-grey-light" x-data="{ open: false }" x-bind:class="{'is-active' : open}"> <button type="button" class="c-button c-button--expander" x-on:click="open = !open" x-bind:aria-expanded="open.toString()"> <span class="c-button__body"> <svg class="c-icon" aria-hidden="true" focusable="false"> <use xlink:href="/assets/icons/symbols.svg?v=17022025a#icon--join-the-movement"></use> </svg> <span class="c-button__text">Join our Youth Panel</span> <svg class="c-icon c-icon--expander" aria-hidden="true" focusable="false"> <use xlink:href="/assets/icons/symbols.svg?v=17022025a#icon--arrow-down"></use> </svg> </span> </button> <div class="c-Expander__body flow-4" x-show="open" x-transition.opacity>   <div class="c-Section flow has-moduleactions" data-layout="TextModule"> <div class="c-Section__body flow"> <div class="flow-1 rte"><p>Put young people's voices at the centre of our work. Join the Youth Panel and discuss the big picture questions about our organisation, inform our strategy and make decisions to help shape our future.</p></div> </div> <a class="c-button c-button--primary has-iconright" href="/support-us/join-the-movement/join-our-youth-panel/" data-layout="ButtonLink" data-layout=button-link> <span class="c-button__body"> <span class="c-button__icon"> <svg class="c-icon" aria-hidden="true" focusable="false"> <use xlink:href="/assets/icons/symbols.svg?v=17022025a#icon--arrow-right"></use> </svg> </span> <span class="c-button__text"> <span>Find out more</span> </span> </span> </a></div> </div> </div> <div class="c-Expander--subsection t-grey-light" x-data="{ open: false }" x-bind:class="{'is-active' : open}"> <button type="button" class="c-button c-button--expander" x-on:click="open = !open" x-bind:aria-expanded="open.toString()"> <span class="c-button__body"> <svg class="c-icon" aria-hidden="true" focusable="false"> <use xlink:href="/assets/icons/symbols.svg?v=17022025a#icon--join-the-movement"></use> </svg> <span class="c-button__text">Campaign as an Activist</span> <svg class="c-icon c-icon--expander" aria-hidden="true" focusable="false"> <use xlink:href="/assets/icons/symbols.svg?v=17022025a#icon--arrow-down"></use> </svg> </span> </button> <div class="c-Expander__body flow-4" x-show="open" x-transition.opacity>   <div class="c-Section flow has-moduleactions" data-layout="TextModule"> <div class="c-Section__body flow"> <div class="flow-1 rte"><p>Campaign for positive change for young people by raising your voice about mental health and helping shape the work we do.</p></div> </div> <a class="c-button c-button--primary has-iconright" href="/support-us/join-the-movement/become-a-youngminds-activist/" data-layout="ButtonLink" data-layout=button-link> <span class="c-button__body"> <span class="c-button__icon"> <svg class="c-icon" aria-hidden="true" focusable="false"> <use xlink:href="/assets/icons/symbols.svg?v=17022025a#icon--arrow-right"></use> </svg> </span> <span class="c-button__text"> <span>Find out more</span> </span> </span> </a></div> </div> </div> <div class="c-Expander--subsection t-grey-light" x-data="{ open: false }" x-bind:class="{'is-active' : open}"> <button type="button" class="c-button c-button--expander" x-on:click="open = !open" x-bind:aria-expanded="open.toString()"> <span class="c-button__body"> <svg class="c-icon" aria-hidden="true" focusable="false"> <use xlink:href="/assets/icons/symbols.svg?v=17022025a#icon--join-the-movement"></use> </svg> <span class="c-button__text">Become a Youth Advisor</span> <svg class="c-icon c-icon--expander" aria-hidden="true" focusable="false"> <use xlink:href="/assets/icons/symbols.svg?v=17022025a#icon--arrow-down"></use> </svg> </span> </button> <div class="c-Expander__body flow-4" x-show="open" x-transition.opacity>   <div class="c-Section flow has-moduleactions" data-layout="TextModule"> <div class="c-Section__body flow"> <div class="flow-1 rte"><p>Work alongside our staff to make sure everything we do is done in partnership with young people. As a Youth Advisor, champion youth voice and advocate for meaningful participation in our work.</p></div> </div> <a class="c-button c-button--primary has-iconright" href="/support-us/join-the-movement/youth-advisory-group/" data-layout="ButtonLink" data-layout=button-link> <span class="c-button__body"> <span class="c-button__icon"> <svg class="c-icon" aria-hidden="true" focusable="false"> <use xlink:href="/assets/icons/symbols.svg?v=17022025a#icon--arrow-right"></use> </svg> </span> <span class="c-button__text"> <span>Find out more</span> </span> </span> </a></div> </div> </div> <div class="c-Expander--subsection t-grey-light" x-data="{ open: false }" x-bind:class="{'is-active' : open}"> <button type="button" class="c-button c-button--expander" x-on:click="open = !open" x-bind:aria-expanded="open.toString()"> <span class="c-button__body"> <svg class="c-icon" aria-hidden="true" focusable="false"> <use xlink:href="/assets/icons/symbols.svg?v=17022025a#icon--join-the-movement"></use> </svg> <span class="c-button__text">Write for YoungMinds</span> <svg class="c-icon c-icon--expander" aria-hidden="true" focusable="false"> <use xlink:href="/assets/icons/symbols.svg?v=17022025a#icon--arrow-down"></use> </svg> </span> </button> <div class="c-Expander__body flow-4" x-show="open" x-transition.opacity>   <div class="c-Section flow has-moduleactions" data-layout="TextModule"> <div class="c-Section__body flow"> <div class="flow-1 rte"><p>Share your stories and personal experiences to support other young people with their mental health. Join our Writers Programme and hone your creative writing skills with others.</p></div> </div> <a class="c-button c-button--primary has-iconright" href="/support-us/join-the-movement/write-for-youngminds/" data-layout="ButtonLink" data-layout=button-link> <span class="c-button__body"> <span class="c-button__icon"> <svg class="c-icon" aria-hidden="true" focusable="false"> <use xlink:href="/assets/icons/symbols.svg?v=17022025a#icon--arrow-right"></use> </svg> </span> <span class="c-button__text"> <span>Find out more</span> </span> </span> </a></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="o-s o-s--section flow ts-pink-light has-theme" data-layout="SimpleSection"> <div class="o-w is-gridded"> <div class="o-gg o-gg--lg-1-2">  <div class="c-ctacard t-crimson-light " data-Layout="CallToActionModule"> <picture class="c-ctacard__media"> <source type="image/webp" srcset="/media/fref2kmc/three-young-people-laughing-at-phone.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=1920&height=785&rnd=UltraWide_1920_785&format=webp&quality=67 1920w, /media/fref2kmc/three-young-people-laughing-at-phone.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=1200&height=490&rnd=UltraWide_1200_490&format=webp&quality=67 1200w, /media/fref2kmc/three-young-people-laughing-at-phone.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=900&height=368&rnd=UltraWide_900_368&format=webp&quality=67 900w, /media/fref2kmc/three-young-people-laughing-at-phone.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=760&height=310&rnd=UltraWide_760_310&format=webp&quality=67 760w, /media/fref2kmc/three-young-people-laughing-at-phone.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=640&height=261&rnd=UltraWide_640_261&format=webp&quality=67 640w, /media/fref2kmc/three-young-people-laughing-at-phone.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=480&height=196&rnd=UltraWide_480_196&format=webp&quality=67 480w, /media/fref2kmc/three-young-people-laughing-at-phone.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=375&height=153&rnd=UltraWide_375_153&format=webp&quality=67 375w" sizes="100vw"> <source srcset="/media/fref2kmc/three-young-people-laughing-at-phone.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=1920&height=785&rnd=UltraWide_1920_785&quality=75 1920w, /media/fref2kmc/three-young-people-laughing-at-phone.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=1200&height=490&rnd=UltraWide_1200_490&quality=75 1200w, /media/fref2kmc/three-young-people-laughing-at-phone.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=900&height=368&rnd=UltraWide_900_368&quality=75 900w, /media/fref2kmc/three-young-people-laughing-at-phone.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=760&height=310&rnd=UltraWide_760_310&quality=75 760w, /media/fref2kmc/three-young-people-laughing-at-phone.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=640&height=261&rnd=UltraWide_640_261&quality=75 640w, /media/fref2kmc/three-young-people-laughing-at-phone.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=480&height=196&rnd=UltraWide_480_196&quality=75 480w, /media/fref2kmc/three-young-people-laughing-at-phone.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=375&height=153&rnd=UltraWide_375_153&quality=75 375w" sizes="100vw"> <img src="/media/fref2kmc/three-young-people-laughing-at-phone.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=1980&height=810&rnd=133560198967870000&quality=55" alt="A young Black woman, young Black man and young white man, all sitting on a bench outside, looking at something on a phone and laughing." loading="lazy" width="1980" height="810" /> </picture> <div class="c-ctacard__container"> <div class="c-ctacard__body flow"> <h2 class="c-ctacard__head"> <span class="c-ctacard__heading">Get updates directly to your inbox</span> </h2> <div class="rte flow"><p>Join our fight for children and young people's mental health. 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data-layout="SimpleSection"> <div class="o-w is-gridded"> <div class="o-gg o-gg--lg-1-3 o-gg--rtl">  <section class="c-section c-Section--fullwrap flow" data-layout="FAQModule"> <div class="c-Section__head is-centered"> <div class="flow-1" data-layout="ModuleHeading"> <div> <h2>Frequently asked questions</h2> </div> </div> </div> <div class="flow-0"> <div class="c-Expander c-Expander--faq" x-data="{ open: false }" x-bind:class="{'is-active' : open}" data-layout="Expander"> <h3 class="c-Expander__heading"> <button type="button" class="c-button c-button--expander" x-on:click="open = !open" x-bind:aria-expanded="open.toString()"> <span class="c-button__body"> <span class="c-button__text">I need urgent help, can I contact someone?</span> <svg class="c-icon c-icon--expander" aria-hidden="true" focusable="false"> <use xlink:href="/assets/icons/symbols.svg?v=17022025a#icon--arrow-down"></use> </svg> </span> </button> </h3> <div class="c-Expander__body flow-4" x-show="open" x-transition.opacity> <div class="c-Card t-default" data-layout="Card"> <div class="c-Card__container"> <div class="c-Card__head flow-1"> <div class="rte flow-1"> <p style="vertical-align: baseline;" class="paragraph"><a rel="noopener" href="https://giveusashout.org/" target="_blank">Shout Textline</a> offers you free, 24/7 text messaging support, wherever you are in the UK. Text SHOUT to 85258 to start chatting to a trained volunteer.</p> <p style="vertical-align: baseline;" class="paragraph">You can also <a href="https://www.childline.org.uk/get-support/">call Childline</a> to speak to someone about how you’re feeling. </p> <p style="vertical-align: baseline;" class="paragraph"><strong>If you are at immediate risk or harm, please call 999 and ask for an ambulance.</strong></p> <p style="vertical-align: baseline;" class="paragraph">Our <a href="/young-person/find-help/i-need-urgent-help/" title="I need urgent help">urgent help page</a> has more information on who can support you in a crisis.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="c-Expander c-Expander--faq" x-data="{ open: false }" x-bind:class="{'is-active' : open}" data-layout="Expander"> <h3 class="c-Expander__heading"> <button type="button" class="c-button c-button--expander" x-on:click="open = !open" x-bind:aria-expanded="open.toString()"> <span class="c-button__body"> <span class="c-button__text">What is mental health?</span> <svg class="c-icon c-icon--expander" aria-hidden="true" focusable="false"> <use xlink:href="/assets/icons/symbols.svg?v=17022025a#icon--arrow-down"></use> </svg> </span> </button> </h3> <div class="c-Expander__body flow-4" x-show="open" x-transition.opacity> <div class="c-Card t-default" data-layout="Card"> <div class="c-Card__container"> <div class="c-Card__head flow-1"> <div class="rte flow-1"> <p>We all have mental health, just like we all have physical health. It’s about how we think, feel and act. Sometimes we feel well, and sometimes we don’t. When our mental health is good, we feel motivated and able to take on challenges and new experiences. But when our mental health is not so good, we can find it much harder to cope. <a href="/young-person/coping-with-life/what-is-mental-health/" title="What is mental health?">Find out more about mental health.</a></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="c-Expander c-Expander--faq" x-data="{ open: false }" x-bind:class="{'is-active' : open}" data-layout="Expander"> <h3 class="c-Expander__heading"> <button type="button" class="c-button c-button--expander" x-on:click="open = !open" x-bind:aria-expanded="open.toString()"> <span class="c-button__body"> <span class="c-button__text">How do I know if I have a 'mental health problem'?</span> <svg class="c-icon c-icon--expander" aria-hidden="true" focusable="false"> <use xlink:href="/assets/icons/symbols.svg?v=17022025a#icon--arrow-down"></use> </svg> </span> </button> </h3> <div class="c-Expander__body flow-4" x-show="open" x-transition.opacity> <div class="c-Card t-default" data-layout="Card"> <div class="c-Card__container"> <div class="c-Card__head flow-1"> <div class="rte flow-1"> <p>We all have good days and bad days, but when negative thoughts and feelings start to affect your daily life and stop you doing the things you enjoy, or your ability to feel okay, this means you need support with your mental health. For example, nearly everyone gets anxious before an exam, a job interview or a first date. But if you feel anxious all the time and this is stopping you from sleeping well or meeting up with friends, you might need help. <a href="/young-person/coping-with-life/what-is-mental-health/" title="What is mental health?">Find out more about mental health</a>. </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="c-Expander c-Expander--faq" x-data="{ open: false }" x-bind:class="{'is-active' : open}" data-layout="Expander"> <h3 class="c-Expander__heading"> <button type="button" class="c-button c-button--expander" x-on:click="open = !open" x-bind:aria-expanded="open.toString()"> <span class="c-button__body"> <span class="c-button__text">I am struggling with my mental health - what do I do?</span> <svg class="c-icon c-icon--expander" aria-hidden="true" focusable="false"> <use xlink:href="/assets/icons/symbols.svg?v=17022025a#icon--arrow-down"></use> </svg> </span> </button> </h3> <div class="c-Expander__body flow-4" x-show="open" x-transition.opacity> <div class="c-Card t-default" data-layout="Card"> <div class="c-Card__container"> <div class="c-Card__head flow-1"> <div class="rte flow-1"> <p>However you’re feeling right now is valid and things can get better – we’re here to help you on that journey. We have lots of advice and tips from other young people who've been there. Use our <a href="/young-person/find-help/" title="Find help">helpfinder</a> to get advice on how to cope with what you're going through.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="c-Expander c-Expander--faq" x-data="{ open: false }" x-bind:class="{'is-active' : open}" data-layout="Expander"> <h3 class="c-Expander__heading"> <button type="button" class="c-button c-button--expander" x-on:click="open = !open" x-bind:aria-expanded="open.toString()"> <span class="c-button__body"> <span class="c-button__text">What does YoungMinds do?</span> <svg class="c-icon c-icon--expander" aria-hidden="true" focusable="false"> <use xlink:href="/assets/icons/symbols.svg?v=17022025a#icon--arrow-down"></use> </svg> </span> </button> </h3> <div class="c-Expander__body flow-4" x-show="open" x-transition.opacity> <div class="c-Card t-default" data-layout="Card"> <div class="c-Card__container"> <div class="c-Card__head flow-1"> <div class="rte flow-1"> <p>We provide young people with tools to look after their mental health. We empower adults to be the best support they can be to the young people in their lives. And we give young people the space to get their voices heard. Find out more about <a href="/about-us/" title="About us">who we are and what we do</a>.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="c-Expander c-Expander--faq" x-data="{ open: false }" x-bind:class="{'is-active' : open}" data-layout="Expander"> <h3 class="c-Expander__heading"> <button type="button" class="c-button c-button--expander" x-on:click="open = !open" x-bind:aria-expanded="open.toString()"> <span class="c-button__body"> <span class="c-button__text">How can YoungMinds help me?</span> <svg class="c-icon c-icon--expander" aria-hidden="true" focusable="false"> <use xlink:href="/assets/icons/symbols.svg?v=17022025a#icon--arrow-down"></use> </svg> </span> </button> </h3> <div class="c-Expander__body flow-4" x-show="open" x-transition.opacity> <div class="c-Card t-default" data-layout="Card"> <div class="c-Card__container"> <div class="c-Card__head flow-1"> <div class="rte flow-1"> <p>Whether you’re struggling with how you’re feeling, want to know more about a mental health condition or medication, or want to find support, we’re here for you. Use our <a href="/young-person/find-help/" title="Find help">helpfinder</a> to find advice on how to look after yourself and where and how you can get the support you need. </p> <p>If you want to tell your story, become an Activist or campaign for a better society for young people, <a href="/support-us/join-the-movement/" title="Join the movement">join our movement</a>.</p> <p>Become part of our community by following us on Instagram or TikTok @YoungMindsUK.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="c-Expander c-Expander--faq" x-data="{ open: false }" x-bind:class="{'is-active' : open}" data-layout="Expander"> <h3 class="c-Expander__heading"> <button type="button" class="c-button c-button--expander" x-on:click="open = !open" x-bind:aria-expanded="open.toString()"> <span class="c-button__body"> <span class="c-button__text">Can you help me with CAMHS?</span> <svg class="c-icon c-icon--expander" aria-hidden="true" focusable="false"> <use xlink:href="/assets/icons/symbols.svg?v=17022025a#icon--arrow-down"></use> </svg> </span> </button> </h3> <div class="c-Expander__body flow-4" x-show="open" x-transition.opacity> <div class="c-Card t-default" data-layout="Card"> <div class="c-Card__container"> <div class="c-Card__head flow-1"> <div class="rte flow-1"> <p>Take a look at our <a href="/young-person/your-guide-to-support/guide-to-camhs/" title="Guide to CAMHS">guide to Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS)</a> to find out about how the service works, including information on how you can get help from CAMHS, what happens at an assessment, what your rights are and more. We also have information about other mental health services in our <a href="/young-person/your-guide-to-support/" title="Your guide to support">guide to support</a>. 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