Wish 1 – Mental Health

Children and Young People know how and where to get support for their mental health and wellbeing if they need it.

What is wish 1?

This month is certainly an important one to talk about – mental health and wellbeing. We may all go through periods of our life where our mental health isn’t at its best, but the important thing is having tools to deal with this and to know where to go for support.

According to the Mental Health Foundation, 20% of adolescents may experience a mental health problem in any given year. Furthermore, 50% of mental health problems are established by age 14 and 75% by age 24. So, there is plenty of data to tell us why mental health and wellbeing support are vital but most importantly, we’re discussing it this month because it is also what our children and young people have expressed that they need.

We are bringing you multiple blog-style updates, from local events such as the Leeds Mind young people’s event to national occasions like World Mental Health Day. There will be brand new articles written just for this month of ‘Wish 1’ awareness and we’ll also link you to useful pages and resources that could help towards the bottom of the page.

This is your wish 1 information hub

Wish 1 updates and stories

For our wish 1 updates, you will find information about World Mental Health Day, a report from a mental health event we attended and a blog written in partnership with the MindMate Ambassadors…

Young People Present: Our Ideas on Mental Health Support

Reaching out for support

World Mental Health Day 2023

Leeds for Learning – Wish 1 in schools

What are secondary schools doing to reduce exam stress?

Latest MindMate bulletin

Wish 1 resources and website links

Here you will find resources and website links for support. From information about ‘Time to Talk Day’ and guidance on tricky conversations, to services that offer counselling and crisis support.