MindMate

19/08/2026

If you’re seeing this in the middle of doomscrolling, don’t forget to put your phone down and take a moment of calm. Head outside, go for a walk, enjoy the sights and sounds of Leeds in the Summer.

Between the grey high-rises, our city has some beautiful spots to explore, from the canal, to iconic buildings and green spaces. You’ll thank us later 😀

10/08/2026

Socialising can do wonders for your mental health, but burnout is real! It’s okay to feel exhausted after a day of spending time with friends, and if you need to hibernate for a while afterwards, we won’t judge ❤️

02/08/2026

Everyone has different ways of handling a low mood. Let us know what makes you feel better on a rough day, and if you feel like you need some help, visit the MindMate website for self-care tips and a range of support.

Thank you so much to our wonderful team for sharing their low mood hacks!

24/07/2026

Finding it hard to plan, organise or stay on track with tasks? Executive functioning skills can work differently for neurodivergent people. Learn more on the MindMate ND Information Hub.

19/06/2026

Our Ambassadors are back at it, this time at Ralph Thoresby High School, raising awareness about youth mental health, and the ways that MindMate can help!

28/05/2026

In case you couldn’t tell, the MindMate Ambassadors (and our favourite bear) had a fab time raising awareness around youth mental health and what you can do to get help, at the Ruth Gorse Academy! 🧸

Visit the MindMate website for more information and resources if you’re having a tough time, and need someone to talk to.

27/05/2026

Teenagers in Leeds are being encouraged to reflect on what helps them when life feels overwhelming or they are struggling with their mental wellbeing by creating their own Survival Toolkit
A new interactive resource has been produced to support professionals working with young people in Leeds (such as youth workers, teachers or community workers) to run group work sessions to help young people create their own digital or physical toolkit.

What to find out more?
45 minute webinar to find out how to use the new Survival Toolkit resource. Hear from one of our MindMate Ambassadors who developed the idea
Tuesday 14 July - 12:30 PM - 1:15 PM on Teams
Register/more info https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/want-to-know-more-aboutmental-health-survival-toolkit-resource-tickets-1987998321495?aff=oddtdtcreator

23/05/2026

If your thoughts feel loud, overwhelming, or hard to switch off, grounding techniques can help bring you back to the present moment 💛
There’s no “perfect” way to cope, and not every technique works for everyone — but sometimes small actions can make things feel a little more manageable.
Try a few, take what helps, and be gentle with yourself along the way.

Save this post for when you need a reset, and don’t forget to visit https://mindmate.org.uk/top-tips-feeling-good/mindfulness/stop-listen-relax/ for more mindfulness techniques

16/05/2026

28/04/2026

Workshop for parents and carers of children with SEND

Date: Thursday 21st May 2026
Time: 11am till 12pm
Venue: Microsoft Teams

The session will cover:
An overview of the CYPMHS service
Information about the teams in CYPMHS and what they offer (including support for mental health and ADHD medication)
How to access support from CYPMHS

a recording of the session will be made available after.

Book your free place here: https://surveys.leeds.gov.uk/s/HealthWorkshop/