Burson-Marsteller UK, 30th October 2013

WHAT’S THE ISSUE

1 in 10 children and

young people aged 5

- 16 suffer from a

diagnosable mental

health disorder

that is around three

children in every

class

WHAT WE DO

YoungMinds is the UK’s

leading charity committed to

improving the emotional

wellbeing and mental health

of children and young

people.

Driven by their

experiences we

campaign, research and

influence policy and

practice.

WHAT DOES THIS MEAN

“It was a massive step for me –broadcasting that I

self-harm...

...One email that was read out on the BBC was

from a man stating that my piece had completely

altered his view on self-harm – I made him see that

it was a real consequence of a real problem.

I genuinely believe that I achieved something

amazing with that.” Grace, a YoungMinds Young

Campaigner

WHAT WE PROVIDE

Parents’ Helpline

Youth campaigns and policy influencing

Training for professionals

Information for children and young

people, parents and professionals

WHERE ARE WE GOING NEXT

In January, we launch YoungMinds biggest and most

ambitious campaign

A mass movement of children and young people

campaigning for change on issues that affect their

mental health

Eg. Body Image

Sexualisation

Unemployment

School stress

Online pressures

PARTICIPATION

HOW YOU CAN HELP US CAMPAIGN

Young people’s skills development: public

speaking; online awareness raising;

influencing; leadership

Support Young Ambassadors to develop their

profiles

Project development: event

coordination, online

research, communications

From January 2014- spread the word on

social media & everywhere else

HOW YOU CAN HELP US BY FUNDRAISING

Aerobics

Bake Sale

Collect 1ps and 2ps

Darts Challenge

Eliminate Technology

Five-a-side Football

Golf day

Hair away (leg wax)

International Dining

Jumble Sale

Karaoke night

Line Dancing

Murder Mystery

Nail Art

Orientation

Pyjama Day

Quiz

Run

Swear Box

Tug of War

Under the Hammer

Villains Dress Up

Wine and Cheese

X-Box Challenge

Yo-Yo Challenge

Zoo-themed treasure hunt

THANK YOU FROM EVERYONE AT YOUNGMINDS