‘In conversation with…’ We asked young people who live in Leeds to come together and have some open and honest conversations and mental health and wellbeing. They discussed topics such as where they would go for support, coping with exam stress, body image pressures and changes they’d like to see. Who are the young people…
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This Saturday 20th January, can you turn off your phone and have an ‘unplugged’ day? We’re hearing from Dr. Charlotte Armitage, founder of No Phones at Home Day CIC, who is exploring the impact of technology and device-use on children’s mental health and whether putting down the device can improve relationships. “I believe devices are…
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Studies also show that exercise can help to reduce symptoms of depression in children and young people. The reasons for this will be different depending on each person, but some key benefits include:
In a time of change, loss and worry for young people – prioritising personal emotional well-being is incredibly important. It’s fair to say 2020 was a shock to us all, a time of change, and may have caused a feeling of uncertainty about the future. But there’s loads of things we can all do to…
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Leeds Rhinos player, Stevie Ward, spoke at the Future in Mind launch event at Leeds Civic Hall in February, backing the new citywide strategy to improve young people’s mental health. The 23 year-old player shared his personal story and spoke about his own experiences of depression that developed when he was put out of action…
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A new NHS website, http://www.mindmate.org.uk, has been launched for children and young people in Leeds with the aim of providing better support for their mental health. The website, designed with input from children and young people, is just one of a raft of measures being implemented by the NHS in Leeds and Leeds City Council…
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The newly launched Youth Information Hub is a one-stop shop for young people across Leeds to get the information they need – to answer questions they have about mental and sexual health, find out what’s on in Leeds, and get help and support with lots of different things. The site has been designed through discussion…
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