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“My parents say they don’t care what grades I get, so why do I still feel so much pressure?” We hear this from young people more often than you might think. Even when the adults around them aren’t piling on the pressure, many still carry a weight to achieve, leaving them feeling confused, heavy, and not knowing how to talk about it. Our counsellors and practitioners offer support to thousands of young people. Here's some advice Dr Kerry recently shared in answer to the question above on grades and exam pressure. It's the kind of support that helps them make sense of these feelings and reminds them they’re not alone. This is a video you can share directly with the young people in your life, whether you’re a parent, carer, teacher, youth worker or someone they trust. Find out more about what we do and how we support young people: https://lnkd.in/eUiVxyvZ #MentalHealth #YoungPeople #ExamPressure #Grades #Support #Education #Wellbeing

At Kooth Digital Health, we’re committed to designing our service with young people, for young people. This has been an incredible learning opportunity for them - and us!" Head of Promotion and Engagement and Kooth Future Council organiser, Alexa Gooder. Kooth Future Council gives young people a creative platform to lead conversations around mental health. After an incredible response to our competition, ten winners joined a series of masterclasses with creative industry experts, building skills in content creation, illustration, and spoken word. With the help of Ravensbourne University London, we held an in-person workshop., the day was packed with vox pops, zines, posters, and powerful discussions on mental health. 🎤 Luke Vernon: "The Kooth Future Council is an amazing chance for young people to harness creativity to spark conversations about mental health." 🎨 Eva Malley led a hands-on session on zine-making and illustration, giving our young creatives the tools to visually express their mental health experiences. 📝 Meanwhile, Dan Whitlam joined us online for an interactive spoken word workshop, guiding our winners through poetry and performance as a way to articulate emotions in a raw and authentic way. A huge thank you to Ravensbourne University London for hosting us and to their students for their invaluable help on the day. And of course, a massive shoutout to Eva Malley, Luke Vernon, and Dan Whitlam for their inspiring workshops. Most of all, thank you to our young creatives. We can’t wait to see what amazing work you produce next! 📹 Watch now and stay tuned for more. We’ll be sharing exclusive interviews with our Future Council winners. #Kooth #KoothFutureCouncil #MentalHealth #YouthVoices #Creativity #Poetry #SpokenWord #Wellbeing

Are universities failing student mental health? As the Spring Statement puts mental health in the spotlight, a national conference at the University of Wolverhampton is tackling the crisis in student well-being. Meanwhile, the National Youth Strategy Consultation, launched by GOV.UK aims to give young people a direct voice in shaping the future of mental health. A new University of Essex study questions whether social media is really to blame for adolescent mental health struggles, while Oxford United Football Club’s Will Vaulks calls for stronger suicide prevention efforts after personal tragedy. The music industry is also under scrutiny, as The Guardian reports a rise in suicide rates among musicians. At Kooth, we’re committed to making mental health care more accessible than ever before. ⬇️ 🔗 Read now & subscribe for weekly updates. #MentalHealth #Wellbeing #ThisWeekInMentalHealth #Kooth

March has been a month of powerful conversations, from neurodiversity and digital mental health to workplace confidence and student wellbeing. 🎧 Podcasts on reframing ‘shyness’ and supporting students  📰 Dr. Lynne Green in the Financial Times on digital healthcare  🏆 Celebrating our HSJ Partnership Awards nomination  📚 The power of neurodiverse representation in storytelling As we head into Stress Awareness Month, we’ll be sharing insights on managing stress and building resilience. Stay tuned 👇 #MentalHealth #Neurodiversity #Wellbeing #Kooth

"We didn't have the accessibility to all of this stuff in the world that really influences young minds. And I just wanted to take a look at it, i'm not blaming anyone - I just thought maybe we're all accountable, and we should have a conversation about it." - Stephen Graham speaking on the Netflix series Adolescence. It's important to encourage young people to reflect on the pressures and content they engage with on social media. Our upcoming webinar for parents and carers explores navigating online spaces safely and providing tools to address these very issues. Sign up for KoothTalks, helping young people make safer, healthier choices online. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/exuVgk2k #OnlineSafety #Adolescence #Kooth #ParentingSupport #MentalHealthAwareness #YouthWellbeing

1 in 7 people in the UK is neurodivergent, yet many still face significant challenges in accessing support. Traditional mental health services can often feel inaccessible, whether due to overwhelming environments, communication difficulties, or rigid structures. Read more about how we’re working to make mental health support more accessible for everyone. https://lnkd.in/ehEYWvP7 #Neurodiversity #MentalHealthSupport #Inclusion

Representation isn’t just important, it’s essential. In this podcast episode, we sit down with Anna Zoe Quirke, author, librarian, and regular Kooth magazine contributor, to explore the power of neurodiverse representation. Anna shares the inspiration behind her latest book, Something to Be Proud Of, a story of friendship, diversity, and belonging. We discuss why representation matters and how storytelling can create more inclusive spaces. Listen now and join the conversation. https://lnkd.in/eQcYYRyi #Neurodiversity #RepresentationMatters #Podcast

Are you on Southgate's side? 'This week in mental health' reports the rising pressures on young people, workers, and carers, with ex-England manager, Gareth Southgate condemning the harmful influence of social media. Meanwhile, Gen Z is considering quitting work over mental health struggles, and calls for mandatory career breaks to combat burnout grow louder. At Kooth, we're committed to making mental health care more accessible than ever before. ⬇️ 🔗 Read now & subscribe for weekly updates. #MentalHealth #Wellbeing #ThisWeekInMentalHealth #kooth

There’s a tonne of research that backs up how a safe peer support network like ours helps people feel less alone and normalises their experiences, which can lead to reduced stigma surrounding mental health. This 2-minute read from Louisa Salhi PhD, our head of research, highlights key studies showing how Kooth can, for example, help reduce self-harming behaviour and provide social connections that some young people may have previously lacked. Curious to learn more? Dive into the full insights here and see how we’re empowering young people with safety and support 🔗 ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/e7Wk7ycR

Tomorrow, we’re attending the HSJ Partnership Awards to celebrate being shortlisted for the Most Impactful Partnership in Preventative Healthcare. This recognition is for providing access to early mental health intervention for over 2.5 million people through our collaboration with Greater Manchester Integrated Care Partnership and Transport for Greater Manchester. Stay tuned to see how we do. Read more about our nomination here: https://lnkd.in/eEkYQn5P #HSJPartnershipAwards #Kooth #MentalHealth #Partnership #HealthcareInnovation