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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!

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Anxiety during lockdown

by Gráinne – 1st Apr 2020

How keeping a routine is helping me

Managing OCD amid Coronvirus

by Kit – 23rd Mar 2020

My top tips for those living with an anxiety disorder.

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Body image

by Jack – 16th Mar 2020

My thoughts on negative body image

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Cancel culture – stop cancelling us

by Rachael – 9th Mar 2020

Why we should educate instead of blame.

MindMate Podcast #3 Cancel Culture

by MindMate Volunteers – 27th Feb 2020

6 MindMate volunteers discuss cancel culture

MindMate Podcast #2 Social Media

by MIndMate volunteers – 10th Feb 2020

Listen to our 6 volunteers talk about social media and how they use it.

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Gaming and stigma

by jack – 9th Oct 2019

We need to de-stigmatise gaming and acknowledge that it has positive properties!

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WE NEED YOU! – To volunteer for MindMate.

by MindMate Volunteers – 1st Oct 2019

We are looking for volunteers for MindMate and these are the reasons you should join.

Mental Health Awareness Month. It’s More Than Just A Month!

by Jack – 25th Sep 2019

Why the support and campaigning should not stop beyond one month per year.

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Exam results day can be stressful

by Naomi – 20th Aug 2019

A letter for anyone picking up exam results this week 🙂

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