Self help

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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Sexuality and mental health

by Gage – 30th Jul 2018

With Leeds Pride coming up…on ‘coming out’

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The First Step

by Gage – 12th Jul 2018

On asking for help and having to be patient.

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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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My tips for managing revision and stress

by Alice – 30th Apr 2018

What helps me when I feel overwhelmed with college work.

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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.

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Why exercise is so important to me and my mental health

by Rachael – 19th Feb 2018

How focusing on exercise helps with my anxiety.

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Talk, Help, Relate, Understand…

by Kirsty – 26th Jan 2018

I attend a peer support group called THRU…

Escapism through games

by Freyja – 22nd Jan 2018

What I love about gaming and my top picks.

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10 things that help me when I’m struggling

by Kate – 15th Jan 2018

Things that make tough days a bit easier.

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