Phil Johnson

If you've had a difficult week, try us the weekend to wind down and look after yourself. Do a little more self-care than usual. And as we say often, if you're struggling to cope with your feelings, talk to someone you trust. You've got this.

You are not a burden. You are not alone. You deserve help. You can get better. You matter. Just in case you needed the reminder 💛

Goals worth striving for: 💛 Be kind to myself 🤝 Be kind to others 🙏 Self-acceptance

If your friend tells you that they are struggling with their mental health, here are some things you can do to help them. youngminds.org.uk/blog/how-t…

1. I matter 2. I can make mistakes 3. I am unique 4. I am beautiful 5. I am enough 6. I accept myself as I am 7. I am capable 8. I am allowed to express myself 9. I am not a burden We love these affirmations from our Activist Maya.

Important reminders: 💛 Your feelings are valid 👊 You are not a burden 🗨️ It’s okay to ask for help 🤝 You are not alone 🌈 Things can get better

When we are feeling very anxious, it can help us to have tools or techniques we can use to calm ourselves down. Kerry, 16, shares the grounding technique that helps her when she's having a panic attack. youngminds.org.uk/blog/the-g…

When you lose someone close to you, feelings off loss will always be there. And there will be days when those feelings come back to the surface. For many, #FathersDay is one of those days. If you’re feeling grief today, you are not alone 💛

Accessing mental health support early can make a critical difference for young people - and can save money and resources for services later down the line. It’s time the Government make early mental health support a national priority.

Our Crisis Messenger provides free, 24/7 crisis support across the UK. If you're a young person and need urgent support with your mental health, please text YM to 85258. youngminds.org.uk/find-help/…

🗣️ Speak to someone you trust 🌳 Try to keep going outside 💛 Realise how you're feeling won’t last forever Molly shares her advice on what to do if you're struggling with depression. youngminds.org.uk/blog/what-…

💛 Being kind to ourselves 🤝 Being kind to others 🙏 Self-acceptance These are goals worth striving for.

If you're feeling a little anxious right now, try going through your senses: Name... 1 thing you can taste 2 things you can smell 3 things you can hear 4 things you can touch 5 things you can see Going through your senses can help ground you in this moment.