Mental health is more important than exams.

Anxiety isn't just 'in the head'. It can show up in our bodies as:

stomach problems
racing heart
fast, shallow breathing
feeling faint or dizzy
teeth grinding
shaking or trembling
sweating more than usual

Living with anxiety can be physically draining.

A date has finally been set. Young people now have a chance to get their voice heard.

To anyone struggling to cope with school right now,

Please remember that, although school is important, it isn't worth sacrificing your mental health for. Your mental health always comes first.

And you are worthy, regardless of your grades.

From Laura, 17

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.

Together with Ambitious about Autism, we asked a group of autistic young people: what one thing should trusted adults do to support you with your mental health? Here's what they said.

Today is International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia.

Discrimination is a stain on our society, but the vast majority of LGBTQ+ young people have experienced it on the basis of their sexuality and/or gender identity.

And young people tell us discrimination is

We need to buck this trend. #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek

Data 📄: NHS Digital, November 2023

Whatever happens, no matter how hard life seems, there is always a way forward.

Always worth saying

💡 ThePresentPsychologist

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. #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek

We need to break this cycle. #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek

If you could share a message with every young person this #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek , what would you say?

We want as many young people as possible to know that we are here for them this #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek . On our website we have advice, real stories from young people, and information on ways to get help. Please help us spread the word. youngminds.org.uk/young-person/f…

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. #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek

This #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek , we need to have an honest conversation about the youth mental health emergency. At this stage, improving mental health support is not enough. The system is broken beyond repair - so we need to rebuild it.

'For a very long time, I couldn’t say the word ‘trauma’. I couldn’t even write or type it. I felt guilty for the word even being associated with my experiences.'

How I'm learning to process trauma and find hope. Kay, 20. youngminds.org.uk/young-person/b…

Solidarity with anyone struggling with their mental health and finding hard to interact with loved ones in the way you usually would. We know how lonely that can feel. Always remember: you deserve to feel seen and loved.

If a young person you work with opens up about their mental health, avoid giving uninvited advice. The best thing you can do is listen and support.

'Treat yourself as the reader of a book rather than an author. You could interrupt but that's not your role' - Community worker

If you're feeling stuck and not sure where to turn or what next step to take... we have some advice for you. youngminds.org.uk/young-person/m…