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Support today saves lives tomorrow.
10/10/2026

Support today saves lives tomorrow.

Imagine waiting two years with a broken leg. Yet young people are made to wait two years for their mental health?The sys...
10/10/2026

Imagine waiting two years with a broken leg.

Yet young people are made to wait two years for their mental health?

The system is failing young people. It’s time for a different solution.

We’re calling for same-day open access mental health support that gets you the support you need, on the day they need it.

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Today and always 💙
10/10/2026

Today and always 💙

It’s time for a new mental health system.
09/10/2026

It’s time for a new mental health system.

This is a big moment. Today the UK government have published their independent review into the prevalence of mental heal...
09/10/2026

This is a big moment.

Today the UK government have published their independent review into the prevalence of mental health conditions, autism and ADHD.

The findings reveal that:

1/ There has been a genuine rise in the number of people developing mental health problems, particularly in young people

2/ Increased demand on services is not driven by overdiagnosis

3/ The current system is not working for people it’s meant to serve

We’ve seen this across our services for years.

Young people are crying out for help with their mental health because of genuine life challenges, and it’s time to listen.

This must be the start of a major shift in what support looks like going forward.

We are urgently calling on the UK government to move to a model of same-day open access support. The right care, from someone who really sees and understands you, can prevent years of distress and worsening outcomes.

With the new mental health strategy on the horizon, now is the time to ensure that our system works for everyone. This report needs to be a watershed moment to make the change that people want – and need – to see.

Support today saves lives tomorrow.

October is Black History Month, and today we would like to celebrate the work of David Harewood.Not only is he a great a...
06/10/2026

October is Black History Month, and today we would like to celebrate the work of David Harewood.

Not only is he a great actor, he is also a great mental health champion who has done so much to draw attention to the racism that exists in the mental health system.

His words here are a powerful reminder of the inequalities Black people continue to face in mental health. The quote is from 2021, but five years on Black people are still four times more likely to be sectioned than white people. This is unacceptable.

Mind is committed to challenging racial disparities in mental health services and Mental Health Act detentions, and to creating a system where Black communities receive equitable, compassionate and culturally responsive care.

02/10/2026

The UK government are considering changes to disability benefit for young people.

They are reported to be working on plans to “remove the health element of universal credit for claimants under 25” and replace it with “a multibillion-pound package of support to get into work”, according to the Guardian.

This is part of the Government’s plan to address the rising number of young people not in employment, education or training, often due in part to poor health.

Our position on any benefits reform is clear.

1/ Any changes to benefits must take into account the day-to-day living costs that people face. People should not be left worse off.

2/ Financial insecurity is one of the key drivers of poor mental health. Any cuts to benefits risk undermining people’s mental health further.

3/ We welcome additional efforts to support young people with poor mental health back into work. But if people are focussed on struggling to meet their essential costs, they will be unable to fully engage and could end up trapped in an ongoing cycle of poverty and poor mental health

No matter what you’re going through, you should always get the support you need. A decent standard of living should shouldn’t be at the cost of meaninful support back to work.

If you are a young person on benefits and you’re concerned about his news this morning, please get in touch with our welfare benefits line on 0300 222 5782.

We couldn’t agree more. Thanks for the reminder cayydences.We’ve got lots of tips and advice on self-care on our website...
01/10/2026

We couldn’t agree more. Thanks for the reminder cayydences.

We’ve got lots of tips and advice on self-care on our website.

This is a step in the right direction.But more action is needed. We need to overhaul the mental health system. Our advic...
30/09/2026

This is a step in the right direction.

But more action is needed.

We need to overhaul the mental health system. Our advice is a ‘same-day open access’ mental health model that gives people support on the day they need it.

What does that look like?

1/ An immediate, meaningful conversation with a professional on the day you reach out

2/ Holistic support based on indivudal needs

3/ Time taken to understand the person and provide the right foundation of support

Every young person should get the support they need, on the day they need it.

Photo credit: By Alecsandra Dragoi / No 10 Downing Street, OGL 3, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=196791206

28/09/2026

Losing someone to su***de can bring up lots of complicated feelings. You’re not alone in your grief and we’re here to support you too

A message for anyone who has lost someone they love to su***de. Please read with care ⬇️

If you’ve lost someone to su***de, there’s no right or wrong way to feel.
But please know this: It’s not your fault. The causes of su***de are very complex. Please don’t blame yourself.

We might have complex feelings around our grief and our relationship with the person we lost. We might feel guilty, ashamed, or regret.

If they shared that they felt suicidal before they died, we might regret not doing more to support them. But supporting someone with suicidal feelings is very difficult.
And the help available from crisis services can be limited.

Please remember: you alone couldn’t have stopped this from happening.

We might not have realised how much they were struggling. They might have hidden how they felt.

We will say it again: please remember, you alone couldn’t have stopped this from happening.

The person who we lost may have also blamed us for how they were feeling before they died. But try to remember that when people are in pain, they can often hurt those closest to them. This doesn't mean that you were to blame or that they didn't care about you.

We may feel judged by others. There’s still a lot of stigma around su***de.

Remember that neither you nor the person who died by su***de, are to blame for their loss. You can find ways to stay connected to the person you lost. Like including their memory in events in your life.

We’ll keep tackling stigma around mental health and su***de. And you can help us spread this message too. We’re here for you. And for anyone who’s struggling with their mental health. We have more information and support options below: https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/guides-to-support-and-services/bereavement/bereavement-by-su***de/

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