Mind Jersey

19/10/2026

💙 A huge thank you to The Insurance Institute of Jersey for their generous donation of £530 to Mind Jersey.

We are incredibly grateful for your support and commitment to mental health in our community. Contributions like yours help us continue providing vital services and support to people across Jersey when they need it most.

Thank you to everyone involved in the fundraising efforts, and for choosing to support Mind Jersey. Together, we can make a real difference. 💙

18/10/2026

A big thank you to Grainville School for welcoming our Child and Young Persons team in on World Mental Health Day!

It was great to spend time with the students, talk about mental health and wellbeing, and share more about the support we offer at Mind Jersey.

Find out more about our services here - https://www.mindjersey.org/our-services/childrenyong-people-and-familes-service/

It’s so important that young people know where they can turn for support when they need it, and we really appreciated the opportunity to help raise awareness and have these important conversations.

17/10/2026

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16/10/2026

Last Friday, the UK published its Prevalence Review, an important piece of research highlighting the significant rise in mental health problems among children and young people, the significant increase in ADHD and Autism referrals and diagnoses, and the wider challenges young people face in today’s world.

At Mind Jersey, we want to hear from our local community…

What do you think our services could offer to best support the mental health and wellbeing of children, young people and their families in Jersey?

We welcome your ideas, suggestions and feedback to help shape the support we provide. Please comment on this post or send us a message to share your thoughts.

An easy-read version of the review is available here: – GOV.UK⁠

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.

15/10/2026

13/10/2026

We're always inspired by the local organisations working tirelessly to support people in our community.

A big thank you to JAAR for inviting us to deliver Su***de Awareness Training to their team. Together, we explored the risk factors that can increase vulnerability to su***de, helping to build awareness, understanding and confidence around supporting others.

We're also grateful to the Channel Islands Co-operative Community Fund. Their funding is allowing us to bring this vital training to charities across Jersey, helping more people gain skills that could make a real difference.

When communities come together, we create safer spaces for conversations, connection and support. 💙

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10/10/2026

Thank you to our Youthful Minds volunteer, Sandra, for sharing this important message on World Mental Health Day.

Thank you also to all the Youthful Minds volunteers for their dedication to championing the voices and experiences of young people, and helping to improve services in Jersey.

Young people deserve to be heard, valued and involved in shaping the services that support them.

08/10/2026

Mind Jersey would like to say a massive "Thank you" to Teresa Goncalves for raising the amazing sum of £1,059. 🙏

Teresa's Story
Berlin Marathon 2026 · 27 September 2026,
here I come! 🏃‍♀️

After a long journey of Achilles tendonitis problems, surgery, pain and recovery, this will be my first full marathon since my operation—a milestone I once wondered if I’d ever reach.

I’m running to celebrate how far I’ve come and raise money for Mind Jersey, supporting mental health in our community. Every donation, no matter how small, would mean the world to me and help make every step count.

07/10/2026

This year's theme of World Mental Health Day is "Lived Experiences Heard: Real Voices, Real Change" and we're proud to share Mark Birrell's inspiring story as part of our We See You campaign.

After decades of quietly carrying his own experiences, opening up and seeking help became an important part of Mark understanding what he was going through.

For much of his life, Mark was someone others could rely on. But behind that strength were grief, trauma and emotions he rarely spoke about.

Today, he encourages others to check in with the people around them, including those who may appear strong and capable on the surface.

This World Mental Health Day, take the time to talk, listen and check in. Sometimes simply giving someone the space to say “I’m not okay” can be an important first step.

You can read Mark’s full story in the Jersey Evening Post: https://jerseyeveningpost.com/news/2026/09/10/islanders-urged-to-reach-out-to-those-who-may-be-struggling/

If you or somebody you know is struggling, support is available:

Guernsey Mind : 01481 722 959
Mind Jersey : 01534 880584
Samaritans : 116 123, free, day or night.

As Mark says: “Make everyone feel seen.”

We see you.@