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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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MindMate Podcast#1

by Megan – 19th Aug 2019

4 minute podcast: Megan on her mental health and plans for schools

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Holidays can be hard

by Megan – 7th Aug 2019

How I cope on holiday when I can’t leave my brain at home!

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Domestic Violence

by Rachael – 22nd Jul 2019

We need to discuss domestic violence

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Find out about the MindMate Ambassador team

by MindMate Ambassadors - our film – 18th Jul 2019

A short YouTube film about the Leeds MindMate Ambassadors

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Why do we pitch women against one another?

by Rachael – 10th Jul 2019

Comparing women to one another needs to stop

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The tragedy of Millennials

by Melissa – 25th Jun 2019

How much time do you spend on the internet?

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The Small Things

by Harehills Primary School MindMate Ambassadors – 3rd Jun 2019

Our MindMate Assembly

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Talking On Transphobia

by Gage – 22nd May 2019

Why we need to tolerate and embrace the trans community.

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Don’t Fit The Mould. Break It!

by Jack – 15th May 2019

Why you should love yourself for you who you are.

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Social media is NOT reality

by Rachael – 14th May 2019

My top tips for social media

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