YoungMinds

Our response to this weekend's media coverage.

A helpful reminder to start your week. 💡 Daniel Abrahams

If we say it's okay to not be okay we really need to back it up. As a society, we're talking about mental health more – we raise awareness and do what we can to destigmatise it. But what use is that in a culture that doesn’t make room for rest? In a culture doesn’t make room for the messy, unpredictable and ‘unproductive’ side of being human? If we are not given the care we need when we’re not okay? There is no shame in taking time off school, uni or work for your mental health. There is no shame in needing time just to rest or recover. No one should ever make you feel that way.

Simply being there for someone can go a really long way. 📷 letstalk.mentalhealth

We asked our community what the best mental health advice they’ve ever received is... This is what they told us.

We want to update you on us. It’s been an important year for us. Like lots of charities we have been looking at how we can adapt and make sure we are set up in the best possible way to continue with the vital services and support that young people need, now and in the future. One of the outcomes of this work has been taking the difficult decision to reduce the size of our organisation. No matter what, we’ll support young people and families through our Parents Helpline and online information and advice. We will also make sure young people’s voices are at the heart of influencing change in the systems and services that should be there to help them. We want to reassure any young person, parent or carer who follows us that we’re here for you whenever you need us. We want to say thank you to all those brilliant colleagues who are sadly leaving YoungMinds. We know they will go on to new and exciting futures. We also want to say thank you to our partners and supporters. Without you, our work would be impossible. More than ever, we’re fighting for a world where no young person feels alone with their mental health.

We shouldn't have to imagine.

Sometimes a change in perspective can make all the difference. 💡 lifewithanxiety101 on Instagram

Messages from our online community this #InternationalWomensDay

Standing in solidarity with women around the world this #InternationalWomensDay.