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This poem was sent to us by a teacher. It was written by an 11-year-old in Year 6 and is about their experience with Autism. We hope you love it as much as we do.

This poem was sent to us by a teacher. It was written by an 11-year-old in Year 6 and is about their experience with Autism. We hope you love it as much as we do.
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It's Marathon Day! Good luck to all our amazing #LondonMarathon2025 runners today, we’re cheering you on every step of the way💛

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Our hearts are filled with so much pride after today, what an incredible achievement. Thank you so much to all of our amazing runners and supporters fighting for young people’s mental health💛 #LondonMarathon2025 #MentalHealth

Our hearts are filled with so much pride after today, what an incredible achievement. Thank you so much to all of our amazing runners and supporters fighting for young people’s mental health💛

#LondonMarathon2025 #MentalHealth
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No young person should have this experience. Lana should have been able to get support for her mental health when she first reached out. Thousands of other young people need that support too. That’s why we're campaigning for every local area to have a support hub - where you

No young person should have this experience. 

Lana should have been able to get support for her mental health when she first reached out. Thousands of other young people need that support too. 

That’s why we're campaigning for every local area to have a support hub - where you
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These words are from our Ambassador Alfie Watts. He lost his mother when he was five. “I’ve spent years trying to put this feeling into words. I’m fine when I’m busy, but when I’m alone on a milestone day, it makes my chest ache. It’s the birthdays she’s not here for. It’s the

These words are from our Ambassador Alfie Watts. He lost his mother when he was five.

“I’ve spent years trying to put this feeling into words. I’m fine when I’m busy, but when I’m alone on a milestone day, it makes my chest ache. It’s the birthdays she’s not here for. It’s the
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This #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek, we need to talk about exams. Exam pressure is harming young people’s mental health so it’s time we rethink how we assess performance. 1/ No more SATs. 2/ Reduce high-stakes exams at GCSE and A-level. 3/ Introduce different types of

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If you're sitting exams this month, this message is for you. “You are not defined by your exam results - you are so much more than the letters that appear on a sheet of paper,” says our Activist Rose. All you can do is your best - and that is enough.

If you're sitting exams this month, this message is for you. 

“You are not defined by your exam results - you are so much more than the letters that appear on a sheet of paper,” says our Activist Rose. 

All you can do is your best - and that is enough.
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If your child is sitting exams this month, share this advice with them. It's from other young people who have been there. 1/ Stay realistic We all have those days where revision feels impossible and that’s totally okay – listen to your body/ mind and look after yourself. Doing

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To anyone feeling anxious about exams... Yes it feels scary, like everything is resting on them. But you’ll find your way, no matter what results you get. Just try your best – that is always good enough. A number on a piece of paper does not determine your worth. Make a

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These messages are for any young person going through a tough time. #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek may be coming to an end... but we won't stop until no young person feels alone with their mental health.

These messages are for any young person going through a tough time.

#MentalHealthAwarenessWeek may be coming to an end... but we won't stop until no young person feels alone with their mental health.
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This narrative from politicians is outdated and harmful. Young people are not struggling because they lack grit. They are struggling because: 1/ They can’t access mental health support 2/ They finish uni with a mountain of debt and a degree that doesn’t secure them work 3/

This narrative from politicians is outdated and harmful. 

Young people are not struggling because they lack grit. They are struggling because: 

1/ They can’t access mental health support

2/ They finish uni with a mountain of debt and a degree that doesn’t secure them work

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