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20 Jun 2013Mindfulness improves wellbeing in school children
Mindfulness lowers stress and depressive synptoms among school children.
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12 Jun 2013Careers event for people with long-term conditions and disabilities
An inter-industry careers event for year 12 students who have a disability or long-term health condition is being held next month in central London.
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20 May 2013Ten per cent of students have suicidal thoughts
National Union of Students research finds 13 per cent of students feel suicidal and 20 per cent have a mental health problem.
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15 May 2013Top tips for parents concerned about children's exam stress
Exam times are one of the peak periods for the helpline with parents contacting us concerned about exam stress on their child. Today YoungMinds are releasing some top tips for parents/carers who are concerned about exam stress and the child.
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25 Mar 2013Schools competition launched to highlight best practice
Children and Young People's Mental Health Coalition launches competition to highlight best practice in supporting pupils' wellbeing and mental health.
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1 Nov 2012One fifth of students experience depression
Bupa study shows one fifth of university students have been depressed in the last year.
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14 Sep 2012Coping with mental illness at university
Young people with mental health problems may need support at university. Guest blogger Misty on why this is so important.
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13 Sep 2012University is not for everyone
Guest blogger Annabelle explains that not everyone who wants to go to university gets the opportunity.
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12 Sep 2012
Studying with a mental health problem
Guest blogger Chris Taylor tells us about his thoughts before starting university
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11 Sep 2012Supporting students and their mental health
Guest blogger Jock Downie talks about creating a supportive environment for students to talk.