Young people's mental health referrals hit a record high Young people's mental health referrals hit a record high Young people's mental health referrals hit a record high

Young people's mental health referrals hit a record high

New data collected by the NHS has revealed that the number of young people being referred to emergency mental health services rose by 37% in May this year. With the NHS waiting times still climbing, Young Minds are asking the government to step up…

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Stamping out the stigma: throwaway sayings and why they’re so damaging to mental health Stamping out the stigma: throwaway sayings and why they’re so damaging to mental health Stamping out the stigma: throwaway sayings and why they’re so damaging to mental health

Stamping out the stigma: throwaway sayings and why they’re so damaging to mental health

Understanding the impact of our words, and how they can perpetuate stigma…

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Psychodynamic therapy: what is it and how can it benefit your mental health? Psychodynamic therapy: what is it and how can it benefit your mental health? Psychodynamic therapy: what is it and how can it benefit your mental health?

Psychodynamic therapy: what is it and how can it benefit your mental health?

Integrative psychotherapist and counsellor, Jeremy Sachs, talks about psychodynamic therapy, its benefits, and whether it’s right for you…

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“As soon as you make the call to Samaritans, you are wholly supported” “As soon as you make the call to Samaritans, you are wholly supported” “As soon as you make the call to Samaritans, you are wholly supported”

“As soon as you make the call to Samaritans, you are wholly supported”

Samaritans listening volunteer Kay shares her story of picking up the phone, the difference it made to her life and how Samaritans could help you…

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What is parentification, who does it affect, and is it always bad? What is parentification, who does it affect, and is it always bad? What is parentification, who does it affect, and is it always bad?

What is parentification, who does it affect, and is it always bad?

Our relationships with our parents can be complex. Yet, many of us know we can count on them to provide emotional support, advice and guidance. But what happens when our roles become reversed?…

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