We use cookies We use cookies on this website to store user preferences, aid in accessibility and analyse our traffic. We do not store any personal or identifiable data. Read our cookie policy Accept all cookie usage Update cookie preferences Youngminds - fighting for young people's mental health You are not alone However you're feeling right now, things can get better Find help and advice Support us Scroll down to main content I am a young person I am a parent I work with young people Open site search Open main navigation Supporting you and your mental health Whether you want to understand more about how you're feeling and find ways to feel better, or you want to support someone who's struggling, we can help. I am a young person I am a parent I work with young people When I was 19 I got diagnosed with anxiety and depression and it became a circle. I found YoungMinds and it made me feel I wasn’t alone in the struggle. I could use my experiences to help others and fight for change. YM Activist Read real stories from young people Let's talk about mental health Life can be challenging and we all struggle to cope sometimes. It might not feel like it, but things can get better. We have lots of advice and tips that can really help. Which best describes what you need help with? Young person Parent Young person How I am feeling Something that’s happening Looking after my mental health A mental health condition Understanding medication A friend who is struggling I need urgent help Campaign with us We're leading the movement making sure every young person gets the mental health support they need, when they need it, no matter what and to stop young people's mental health reaching crisis point. Join us Have your say Young people, just like you, have the power to make a difference. Take part in our survey to have your say on the big issues affecting your life and how you feel. Help us start something amazing. We can’t change things without you. Find out more Frequently asked questions How can YoungMinds help me? What is mental health? How do I know if I have a 'mental health problem'? Is YoungMinds part of CAMHS? How do you help parents? More ways to support us Give online Fundraise for us Join an event Buy our merch Real stories Dealing with eating disorder triggers 4 min read Our Activists react to Dr Alex’s Children In Need documentary 5 min read My experience of diet culture and disordered eating 3 min read Get advice and updates directly to your inbox Join our fight for children and young people's mental health. Sign up to the YoungMinds mailing list to receive our monthly e-newsletter, campaign updates, information about events and fundraising and other opportunities to get involved in our work. Sign up to emails Back to top I am a young person I am a parent I am a professional Media centre Support us Donate Shop About us Careers at YoungMinds Contact us Find help Youngminds - fighting for young people's mental health Heads Together - Charity Partners (opens in new window) Community Fund - The National Lottery (opens in new window) Registered with Fundraising Regulator (opens in new window) Helplines Standard (opens in new window) Esmée Fairbairn Foundation (opens in new window) Cookie Policy Privacy policy Our policies Copyright © 2021 YoungMinds Registered Charity Numbers 1016968 & SC039700 Website by Element78 (opens in new window)