YoungMinds

The Good Childhood Report 2026 from The Children’s Society has been released today. This year, the survey explores the role of adults young people can trust, and places they feel safe, and connected to. Once again, the Report shows that children and young people’s wellbeing remains lower than it was 15 years ago when the survey first took place. This is yet more confirmation of the million pressures facing young people growing up today and that mental distress is real, and rising. Now is the time for action and investment. The upcoming cross-government mental health strategy presents a crucial opportunity to reverse the trend in young people’s wellbeing by investing in a mental health system designed around place, prevention and early open access support. Read the full report on their website here - https://lnkd.in/dRNXNUi

This quote is an important reminder from Joshini, a young person from our community. We often focus so much on the 'why' behind our thoughts and feelings that we end up lost in analysis. We fixate on finding an answer, but what if we just sit with the feelings? How about we tell ourselves, "I'm hurting now, I'm feeling it all and that's ok". Sometimes there is no why, sometimes we feel it all because as humans, that’s what we’re made to do. It might not make sense and that’s more than ok. If you allow yourself to sit with it, rather than fighting it off or thinking it over, you’ll notice it's just a feeling passing through. 💛

So relatable. Many of you tell us how debilitating low mood and depression are, and that it's hard to express the way you feel to people around you. Please know that your experience is real and you are enough. Also, with time, it will be possible for you to find joy in life again and for the dark hole to become less heavy, even though it doesn't feel like it right now. For advice and support on managing your low mood or depression, tap the link in our bio. You can also reach out to Samaritans helpline on 116-123 or text SHOUT on 85258. You are not alone in this.

Standing in solidarity with every young person struggling with their mental health this #WorldMentalHealthDay. The world can be a difficult place, full of unexpected, challenging experiences. If you're struggling, you are not alone. Remember that your feelings are valid and you matter. Visit our website, where you can find lots of advice, information and services that can help. 💛

The independent review of the prevalence of mental health conditions, autism and ADHD has now reported. On young people’s mental health, the review makes it clear – young people's distress is very real, and we need major reform to turn things around. On autism and ADHD, the review’s position is much more complex, but it’s clear the system for identifying and meeting need hasn't caught up with the reality for many young people. Young people with ADHD and autism are more likely to struggle with their mental health. Any changes to this system must be in collaboration with young people with ADHD and autism and ensure that there is coordination between each service so that there are clear pathways to get support. For years, young people have told us they feel blamed for their mental health or accused of making it up. We hope this review goes some way to show them their distress is not their fault and the systems around them are failing. The Government commissioned this independent review to understand the pressures facing young people and how to better support them. The findings are clear: focus on early intervention and prevention. Create services that respond to individuals and their communities and ensure the systems are working together to support all their needs. Now is the time for action and investment. We want to see real change now and longer-term commitments to rebuild the systems to better support young people.

Spotted on Tower Bridge today! One bee, one duck, a Lego head and more yellow balloons than we could hold. Happy Hello Yellow Day! 10 years. Over £4.1m raised. Schools, workplaces and partners all wearing yellow so young people know they’re not alone with their mental health. Is your office going yellow today? Share a team photo and tag YoungMinds. We’re on the lookout for the brightest team in the country 💛 #HelloYellow

In 9 years, Hello Yellow has raised £4.1m. As well as: * Providing free resources for schools every World Mental Health Day – now used by thousands of schools across the UK * Thousands of conversations started in classrooms, staffrooms and living rooms that might not have happened otherwise * Millions of young people to seeing how many people are there for them And 80% of young people said Young Minds' guidance helped them feel more hopeful. This year marks 10 years of Hello Yellow. Want your workplace to be part of the next chapter? Everything you need to take part is ready. Link in comments. 💛 #HelloYellow

Who are you wearing yellow for? Let's stand out and show up for the young people in our lives this #HelloYellow. 💛

Today marks ten years of Hello Yellow, our annual campaign for young people's mental health. Look around today and you'll spot it everywhere. Yellow on the commute, in office corridors and in school playgrounds up and down the country. This is our team, standing out and standing up for young people. 1 in 5 aged 8 to 25 have a probable mental health condition. Every bit of yellow today is another sign to them that they're not carrying it alone. If you or your workplace is doing the same, we want to see it. Drop a photo in the comments. 💛 #HelloYellow

Being brave doesn't always mean grand gestures and external acts for others to see. Most of the time, bravery happens in the quiet moments. The moments people don't witness. Like surviving when it feels impossible to keep going. That is bravery. Keep on surviving through the impossible. One day things will feel possible again.