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The holiday season is synonymous with festive cheer, but it can also be full of complex and intense emotional and mental challenges that consume and sometimes overwhelm families, parents, and young people alike.

In a groundbreaking collaboration with our corporate partner, Ordnance Survey, we’ve developed a cutting-edge interactive map showcasing the transformative impact of our Young People’s programmes across the United Kingdom.

Red Run, a mission-driven activewear brand, formed a partnership with Mental Health UK earlier this year. Creative Director and Co-Founder, Megan Kimmance, shared with us the inspiration and hopes for the brand. Through initiatives like their Founders’ Club collection and partnership with Mental Health UK, Red Run demonstrate how they’ve weaved purpose and commitment to mental health into their brand.

The Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, set out the Government’s Autumn Statement on Wednesday 30th October 2024.

For Menopause Awareness Day, Friday 18 October, Linda reflects on her experience with menopause, drawing attention to symptoms of depression, suicidal thoughts, and sleeplessness. She shares some positive tips, from exercise to talking to others.

Heemali shares her story of living with body dysmorphia, a number of anxiety-inducing experiences, and going through burnout in her corporate job. Reflecting on how she found her passion as a trauma-informed yoga practitioner, supporting others.

After experiencing anxiety and depression for many years, Tyson attempted suicide and hit crisis point. With support from his family and the Army’s mental health service, he is now in a much better place.

Following a highly successful 6-month pilot, which saw our Me & Money programme delivered to over 1,500 young people across the UK – we’re launching our enhanced programme today. We’re delighted to invite schools, colleges, community groups and organisations to get in touch with us to request this free programme for your young people.

We’ve often heard the phrase ‘a problem shared is a problem halved’ but who exactly do we reach out to? Sometimes it can feel easier connecting with people who don’t know us than it does with our own friends and family. Kiran recently participated in our fundraising event GLOW, a 20km night walk through London, where everyone is free to share their mental health experiences in a safe place. She tells us how she never felt judged and simply felt compassion and understanding from the people around her.