Welcome to the MindMate blog.
All blogs are written by young people in Leeds sharing their personal views on topics they care about. Have a browse below or search by ‘category’ … and feel free to leave comments!
Sam meets Shabana from the Night OWLS overnight helpline to find out what support they offer.
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Charlotte talks to five young women in Leeds about their experience of being spiked.
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A poem about accessing health care with a hidden disability.
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Jen from Forward Leeds talks to the MindMate Ambassadors about drink and drug culture in young adults and the impact on mental health.
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How to find a balance between having fun drinking alcohol and good mental health.
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With the Euros in full swing it could be a good time to look at our gambling behaviour.
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What it’s like moving away from home for Uni, reasons you should consider it as an option and useful tips to make the move easier.
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As lockdown eases, life is beginning to look similar to before the pandemic. Sam talks about how the easing of restrictions may impact differently on everyone’s mental health.
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What is EMDR therapy?
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The effects of COVID-19 on education
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