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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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We’re starting high school in September!

by Harehills Primary Year 6 – 27th Jun 2018

How we’re feeling about the change.

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In a crisis and nothing is open?

by Hannah – 4th Jun 2018

There’s a new helpline for 13-18 year olds in Leeds opening this week.

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Distancing yourself from friends

by Freyja – 23rd May 2018

When friendships change and separate…

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Why mental health awareness week is so important

by Rachael – 18th May 2018

It’s a time for campaigning and change.

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My tips for managing revision and stress

by Alice – 30th Apr 2018

What helps me when I feel overwhelmed with college work.

Being a young parent

by Rachael – 23rd Apr 2018

Why the stereotype of a young parent isn’t the reality.

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Dyslexia and me

by Ava – 5th Apr 2018

What I want you to know about me and about dyslexia.

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I’d rather be single than miserable in a relationship.

by Sharon – 28th Mar 2018

I have the right to create the love life I desire.

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Stressed about exams?

by Sana – 14th Mar 2018

What helps me with exam stress.

And the winning film is…

by Zain – 5th Mar 2018

I helped judge one of the categories for the Golden Owls awards.

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