2. WHAT’S THE ISSUE
1 in 10 children and
young people aged 5
- 16 suffer from a
diagnosable mental
health disorder
that
is around three
children in every
class
3. WHAT WE DO
YoungMinds is the UK’s
leading charity committed to
improving the emotional
wellbeing and mental health
of children and young
people.
Driven by their
experiences we
campaign, research and
influence policy and
practice.
4. WHAT DOES THIS MEAN
“It was a massive step for me –broadcasting that I
self-harm...
...One email that was read out on the BBC was
from a man stating that my piece had completely
altered his view on self-harm – I made him see that
it was a real consequence of a real problem.
I genuinely believe that I achieved something
amazing with that.” Grace, a YoungMinds Young
Campaigner
5. WHAT WE PROVIDE
Parents’ Helpline
Youth campaigns and policy influencing
Training for professionals
Information for children and young
people, parents and professionals
6. WHERE ARE WE GOING NEXT
In January, we launch YoungMinds biggest and most
ambitious campaign
A mass movement of children and young people
campaigning for change on issues that affect their
mental health
Eg. Body Image
Sexualisation
Unemployment
School stress
Online pressures
8. HOW YOU CAN HELP US CAMPAIGN
Young people’s skills development: public
speaking; online awareness raising;
influencing; leadership
Support Young Ambassadors to develop their
profiles
Project development: event
coordination, online
research, communications
From January 2014- spread the word on
social media & everywhere else
9. HOW YOU CAN HELP US BY FUNDRAISING
Aerobics
Bake
Sale
Collect 1ps and 2ps
Darts Challenge
Eliminate Technology
Five-a-side Football
Golf day
Hair away (leg wax)
International Dining
Jumble Sale
Karaoke night
Line Dancing
Murder Mystery
Nail
Art
Orientation
Pyjama Day
Quiz
Run
Swear Box
Tug of War
Under the Hammer
Villains Dress Up
Wine and Cheese
X-Box Challenge
Yo-Yo Challenge
Zoo-themed treasure hunt