02 Feb

DiscoverMe – New Sessions starting 22 January 2024

Good afternoon everyone, we are pleased to let you know that DiscoverMe sessions will be starting again from Monday 22nd January! Download the flyer here for more information on our timetable and booking details. We are pleased to share one of our new sessions *** Neurodivergent social group – Tuesday’s 5-6.30pm*** If you have young…

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28 Jul

National Schizophrenia Awareness Day, Children and young people’s mental health, Find your local Mind shop

Get help now National Schizophrenia Awareness Day The 25th July marks National Schizophrenia Awareness Day. Schizophrenia is a complicated mental problem related to psychosis. There are lots of misconceptions about it. The reality is that about 1 in every 100 people get this diagnosis at some point in their life.    Each person’s experience is…

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11 Jun

YoungMinds Newsletter – June 2023

As usual we have lots of exciting updates for you this month! It shouldn’t take more than 5 minutes to enjoy all this month’s stories.   Celebrating what makes you, you this Pride month   Your sexuality and gender identity are part of what makes you, you – and you deserve to feel valued and loved…

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26 May

Young people deserve better – inpatient care

A hospital should be a safe place where everyone can get treatment for mental health problems. But for young people, the reality is often very different. We asked young people what they thought about the upcoming reforms to the Mental Health Act and what needs to change to improve their experiences of inpatient care. Last…

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12 Apr

YoungMinds Newsletter – April 2023

Welcome to your April e-newsletter from YoungMinds! The clocks have gone forward, the days are getting longer and warmer, and Spring is here. We hope the lighter days are helping you feel brighter and more energised. But if you’re not feeling a spring in your step, that’s okay. Take things at your own pace 💛This month’s…

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10 Mar

YoungMinds Newsletter – March 2023

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…

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02 Mar

Building positive mental health – a YoungMinds resource

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

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25 Feb

DiscoverMe new sessions

After a fantastic start to the year, next week sees DiscoverME launch its next round of 3-week sessions for young people aged 16-25 in North Tyneside. Mindful Kitchen (almost full) – healthy eating on a budget. Monday’s 2:15pm to 4pm at East End Youth and Community Centre, North Shields. Express, Don’t Stress! – A social session to explore creative expression! Thursday’s 4pm…

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17 Feb

YoungMinds 📢Share our NEW culturally-informed guides with young people

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…

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09 Dec

Mind – Information for young people aged 11-18, Time to Talk Day, Find your Local Mind Shop/

Get help now Information for young people aged 11-18 Watching your child go through a difficult time can be very upsetting. We can be unsure how to go about helping them and making sure they get the support that they need. We’re here for you if you’re finding things hard. We help everyone understand mental health…

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