At YoungMinds, we know how important it is to hear stories from those who’ve been through the same thing. That’s why we give young people the opportunity to put their experiences in writing and online. We want to share their stories with others to help build a future where no young person feels alone with their mental health.
Take a look at some of the stories, blogs and zines, created by some of our writers.
The Writers Programme zine
Every year, the participants on our Writers Programme work towards creating a zine full of stories, creative writing pieces, imagery, and illustrations.
Becoming Me
Created by the young people on our Writers Programme 2025, our most recent zine is titled ‘Becoming Me’. This title represents how identity isn't fixed and is always changing. Each piece captures a part of this journey.
You can browse through the zine below, or view a plain text version.
Art of Vulnerability
‘Art of Vulnerability’ was created by the young people on our Writers Programme 2023-24. The group worked together to plan, write and design this zine, and their contributions include blogs, poetry, interviews, photography and illustrations.
You can browse through the zine below, or view a plain text version.
This is Our Story
Created by the young people on our Writers Programme 2022-23, this zine is titled ‘This is Our Story’.
You can browse through the zine below, or view a plain text version.
Showcase blogs
We have blogs on a range of topics, all written by and for young people. These are some of our most popular blogs, which have helped thousands of young people to feel less alone.
Our latest blogs
The YoungMinds blog is a place where young people can share their experiences, give tips and advice, and use their voice to support others who may be going through a difficult time with their mental health. Take a look at some of our most recent blogs.
