YPMH: The Foundation for Young People's Mental Health
@ypmh.bsky.social
We’re improving young people's #mentalhealth through innovative solutions.
➡️ Join us in changing the direction of young people’s mental health.
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➡️ Join us in changing the direction of young people’s mental health.
https://linktr.ee/ypmh
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We’re so excited to have charity places for the 2026 #CambridgeHalfMarathon on Sunday 8th March. The half marathon is SOLD OUT - so don’t miss your chance to take part!
Interested in joining Team YPMH? Email us at [email protected] to secure your spot today!
#MentalHealth #YPMH
Interested in joining Team YPMH? Email us at [email protected] to secure your spot today!
#MentalHealth #YPMH
🎄 Fundraise this Christmas & make a real difference!🎄
Looking for a fun way to support young people’s mental health this festive season? Here are some ideas!
Every effort supports innovative approaches to improving youth #mentalhealth.
Set up your festive fundraiser today: www.ypmh.org/fundraise/
Looking for a fun way to support young people’s mental health this festive season? Here are some ideas!
Every effort supports innovative approaches to improving youth #mentalhealth.
Set up your festive fundraiser today: www.ypmh.org/fundraise/
December 11, 2025 at 5:36 PM
🎄 Fundraise this Christmas & make a real difference!🎄
Looking for a fun way to support young people’s mental health this festive season? Here are some ideas!
Every effort supports innovative approaches to improving youth #mentalhealth.
Set up your festive fundraiser today: www.ypmh.org/fundraise/
Looking for a fun way to support young people’s mental health this festive season? Here are some ideas!
Every effort supports innovative approaches to improving youth #mentalhealth.
Set up your festive fundraiser today: www.ypmh.org/fundraise/
Give yourself the gift of rest this festive season!
Sleep is essential for managing stress, regulating emotions, and boosting cognitive function.
Try sipping chamomile tea, reading a Christmas book, & sticking to a consistent bedtime.
#mentalhealth #youngpeoplesmentalhealth
Sleep is essential for managing stress, regulating emotions, and boosting cognitive function.
Try sipping chamomile tea, reading a Christmas book, & sticking to a consistent bedtime.
#mentalhealth #youngpeoplesmentalhealth
December 10, 2025 at 11:44 AM
Give yourself the gift of rest this festive season!
Sleep is essential for managing stress, regulating emotions, and boosting cognitive function.
Try sipping chamomile tea, reading a Christmas book, & sticking to a consistent bedtime.
#mentalhealth #youngpeoplesmentalhealth
Sleep is essential for managing stress, regulating emotions, and boosting cognitive function.
Try sipping chamomile tea, reading a Christmas book, & sticking to a consistent bedtime.
#mentalhealth #youngpeoplesmentalhealth
Social connections are linked to better mood, lower stress and a stronger sense of wellbeing.
This season, tiny actions - reaching out, joining local activities, or creating a simple tradition - can make a real difference.
What helps you stay connected at this time of year?
#mentalhealth #YPMH
This season, tiny actions - reaching out, joining local activities, or creating a simple tradition - can make a real difference.
What helps you stay connected at this time of year?
#mentalhealth #YPMH
December 8, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Social connections are linked to better mood, lower stress and a stronger sense of wellbeing.
This season, tiny actions - reaching out, joining local activities, or creating a simple tradition - can make a real difference.
What helps you stay connected at this time of year?
#mentalhealth #YPMH
This season, tiny actions - reaching out, joining local activities, or creating a simple tradition - can make a real difference.
What helps you stay connected at this time of year?
#mentalhealth #YPMH
Look after your gut health this Christmas 🎄
The festive season often means our eating patterns shift — lots of social plans, lots of food and drink, and our gut health can take the hit.
Enjoy the season while supporting your gut — it really does make a difference!
#mentalhealth #wellbeing
The festive season often means our eating patterns shift — lots of social plans, lots of food and drink, and our gut health can take the hit.
Enjoy the season while supporting your gut — it really does make a difference!
#mentalhealth #wellbeing
December 5, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Look after your gut health this Christmas 🎄
The festive season often means our eating patterns shift — lots of social plans, lots of food and drink, and our gut health can take the hit.
Enjoy the season while supporting your gut — it really does make a difference!
#mentalhealth #wellbeing
The festive season often means our eating patterns shift — lots of social plans, lots of food and drink, and our gut health can take the hit.
Enjoy the season while supporting your gut — it really does make a difference!
#mentalhealth #wellbeing
From ice skating and carol singing to Christmas parties and festive feasts, there are plenty of fun ways to enjoy the season while supporting your mental wellbeing 🎄✨
For some festive ideas near you visit: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/christ...
@nationaltrust.org.uk
#mentalhealth #YPMH
For some festive ideas near you visit: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/christ...
@nationaltrust.org.uk
#mentalhealth #YPMH
December 4, 2025 at 4:20 PM
From ice skating and carol singing to Christmas parties and festive feasts, there are plenty of fun ways to enjoy the season while supporting your mental wellbeing 🎄✨
For some festive ideas near you visit: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/christ...
@nationaltrust.org.uk
#mentalhealth #YPMH
For some festive ideas near you visit: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/christ...
@nationaltrust.org.uk
#mentalhealth #YPMH
The festive season is often a joyful time, but it’s also important to check in on yourself and prioritise your mental wellbeing.
Swipe through our Christmas mental wellbeing guide for tips on looking after your mental health this season.
#mentalhealth #YPMH #Christmas
Swipe through our Christmas mental wellbeing guide for tips on looking after your mental health this season.
#mentalhealth #YPMH #Christmas
December 3, 2025 at 2:48 PM
The festive season is often a joyful time, but it’s also important to check in on yourself and prioritise your mental wellbeing.
Swipe through our Christmas mental wellbeing guide for tips on looking after your mental health this season.
#mentalhealth #YPMH #Christmas
Swipe through our Christmas mental wellbeing guide for tips on looking after your mental health this season.
#mentalhealth #YPMH #Christmas
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Public entries for the #2026CambridgeHalf have sold out — but you can still run for a cause that matters.
Join #TeamYPMH to help turn research into real-world solutions that change the direction of young people’s mental health ❤️
Email us at [email protected] to register your interest today!
Join #TeamYPMH to help turn research into real-world solutions that change the direction of young people’s mental health ❤️
Email us at [email protected] to register your interest today!
November 7, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Public entries for the #2026CambridgeHalf have sold out — but you can still run for a cause that matters.
Join #TeamYPMH to help turn research into real-world solutions that change the direction of young people’s mental health ❤️
Email us at [email protected] to register your interest today!
Join #TeamYPMH to help turn research into real-world solutions that change the direction of young people’s mental health ❤️
Email us at [email protected] to register your interest today!
Take on Tinsel Trot this December and help change the direction of young people’s mental health!🎄⛄
Run, walk, or cycle 24 miles in December to support #youngpeoplesmentalhealth!
Grab your tinsel and set up your fundraiser today: www.ypmh.org/fundraise/
#YPMH #FunRun #MentalHealth
Run, walk, or cycle 24 miles in December to support #youngpeoplesmentalhealth!
Grab your tinsel and set up your fundraiser today: www.ypmh.org/fundraise/
#YPMH #FunRun #MentalHealth
December 1, 2025 at 11:28 AM
Take on Tinsel Trot this December and help change the direction of young people’s mental health!🎄⛄
Run, walk, or cycle 24 miles in December to support #youngpeoplesmentalhealth!
Grab your tinsel and set up your fundraiser today: www.ypmh.org/fundraise/
#YPMH #FunRun #MentalHealth
Run, walk, or cycle 24 miles in December to support #youngpeoplesmentalhealth!
Grab your tinsel and set up your fundraiser today: www.ypmh.org/fundraise/
#YPMH #FunRun #MentalHealth
Sardines and mackerel are bursting with brain-boosting omega-3s - often more than salmon! 🐟
They are:
✨Anti-inflammatory
✨Full of calcium, vitamin D, and B12
✨Budget-friendly and convenient
Add them to salads, pasta, or toast for an easy, nutrient-packed meal!
#mentalhealth #foodforthought #YPMH
They are:
✨Anti-inflammatory
✨Full of calcium, vitamin D, and B12
✨Budget-friendly and convenient
Add them to salads, pasta, or toast for an easy, nutrient-packed meal!
#mentalhealth #foodforthought #YPMH
November 28, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Sardines and mackerel are bursting with brain-boosting omega-3s - often more than salmon! 🐟
They are:
✨Anti-inflammatory
✨Full of calcium, vitamin D, and B12
✨Budget-friendly and convenient
Add them to salads, pasta, or toast for an easy, nutrient-packed meal!
#mentalhealth #foodforthought #YPMH
They are:
✨Anti-inflammatory
✨Full of calcium, vitamin D, and B12
✨Budget-friendly and convenient
Add them to salads, pasta, or toast for an easy, nutrient-packed meal!
#mentalhealth #foodforthought #YPMH
Want to make eating mentally healthful foods a habit? It can be tempting to go from zero to 100 when wanting to make a change.
While this works for some, many fail to stick to their habits because making a huge change can be overwhelming and challenging.
Find our top tips below!
#mentalhealth
While this works for some, many fail to stick to their habits because making a huge change can be overwhelming and challenging.
Find our top tips below!
#mentalhealth
November 27, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Want to make eating mentally healthful foods a habit? It can be tempting to go from zero to 100 when wanting to make a change.
While this works for some, many fail to stick to their habits because making a huge change can be overwhelming and challenging.
Find our top tips below!
#mentalhealth
While this works for some, many fail to stick to their habits because making a huge change can be overwhelming and challenging.
Find our top tips below!
#mentalhealth
We’re excited to be part of a project creating a mentally healthful cookbook!🥗
Led by the NIHR Applied Research Collaboration East of England, it explores how nutrition and community learning can improve wellbeing and help prevent depression.
bit.ly/4p2z0PN
#MentalHealth #FoodAndMood #YPMH
Led by the NIHR Applied Research Collaboration East of England, it explores how nutrition and community learning can improve wellbeing and help prevent depression.
bit.ly/4p2z0PN
#MentalHealth #FoodAndMood #YPMH
Sharing community learning about nutrition: co-creating a cookbook
We have partnered up with Stevenage Football Club Foundation, Watford Football Club's Community Sports and Education Trust, and Young People’s Mental Health Foundation to create an illustrated cookbo...
arc-eoe.nihr.ac.uk
November 26, 2025 at 3:03 PM
We’re excited to be part of a project creating a mentally healthful cookbook!🥗
Led by the NIHR Applied Research Collaboration East of England, it explores how nutrition and community learning can improve wellbeing and help prevent depression.
bit.ly/4p2z0PN
#MentalHealth #FoodAndMood #YPMH
Led by the NIHR Applied Research Collaboration East of England, it explores how nutrition and community learning can improve wellbeing and help prevent depression.
bit.ly/4p2z0PN
#MentalHealth #FoodAndMood #YPMH
🥗 What are #anti-inflammatory foods and why do they matter?
Chronic inflammation can affect our #mentalhealth. Regularly eating anti-inflammatory foods may help reduce inflammation and support wellbeing.
Why? Antioxidants, omega-3s, polyphenols, curcumin, healthy fats, vitamins & minerals.
#YPMH
Chronic inflammation can affect our #mentalhealth. Regularly eating anti-inflammatory foods may help reduce inflammation and support wellbeing.
Why? Antioxidants, omega-3s, polyphenols, curcumin, healthy fats, vitamins & minerals.
#YPMH
November 26, 2025 at 8:58 AM
🥗 What are #anti-inflammatory foods and why do they matter?
Chronic inflammation can affect our #mentalhealth. Regularly eating anti-inflammatory foods may help reduce inflammation and support wellbeing.
Why? Antioxidants, omega-3s, polyphenols, curcumin, healthy fats, vitamins & minerals.
#YPMH
Chronic inflammation can affect our #mentalhealth. Regularly eating anti-inflammatory foods may help reduce inflammation and support wellbeing.
Why? Antioxidants, omega-3s, polyphenols, curcumin, healthy fats, vitamins & minerals.
#YPMH
⛳Thank you Brampton Golf Club for your incredible fundraising for YPMH!
We’re so grateful for your support - you’ve truly hit a hole-in-one for young people’s mental health ❤️
www.huntspost.co.uk/news/2563491...
#mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #youngpeoplesmentalhealth
We’re so grateful for your support - you’ve truly hit a hole-in-one for young people’s mental health ❤️
www.huntspost.co.uk/news/2563491...
#mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #youngpeoplesmentalhealth
Golf club raises more than £4,000 to support charity
Brampton Golf Club has raised more than £4,000 to support a mental health charity.
www.huntspost.co.uk
November 24, 2025 at 4:48 PM
⛳Thank you Brampton Golf Club for your incredible fundraising for YPMH!
We’re so grateful for your support - you’ve truly hit a hole-in-one for young people’s mental health ❤️
www.huntspost.co.uk/news/2563491...
#mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #youngpeoplesmentalhealth
We’re so grateful for your support - you’ve truly hit a hole-in-one for young people’s mental health ❤️
www.huntspost.co.uk/news/2563491...
#mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #youngpeoplesmentalhealth
Reposted by YPMH: The Foundation for Young People's Mental Health
We’re so excited to have charity places for the 2026 #CambridgeHalfMarathon on Sunday 8th March. The half marathon is SOLD OUT - so don’t miss your chance to take part!
Interested in joining Team YPMH? Email us at [email protected] to secure your spot today!
#MentalHealth #YPMH
Interested in joining Team YPMH? Email us at [email protected] to secure your spot today!
#MentalHealth #YPMH
October 30, 2025 at 10:14 AM
We’re so excited to have charity places for the 2026 #CambridgeHalfMarathon on Sunday 8th March. The half marathon is SOLD OUT - so don’t miss your chance to take part!
Interested in joining Team YPMH? Email us at [email protected] to secure your spot today!
#MentalHealth #YPMH
Interested in joining Team YPMH? Email us at [email protected] to secure your spot today!
#MentalHealth #YPMH
Can technology transform how we understand and treat #mentalhealth?
Our latest report explores non-drug, non-therapy approaches supporting young people facing challenges like #depression.
Thanks to Clara Freitas Dos Santos Livingston for leading this collaboration.
🔗 www.ypmh.org/ypmh-publica...
Our latest report explores non-drug, non-therapy approaches supporting young people facing challenges like #depression.
Thanks to Clara Freitas Dos Santos Livingston for leading this collaboration.
🔗 www.ypmh.org/ypmh-publica...
Novel Mental Health Technologies: Can technology transform how we understand and treat mental health?
Novel Mental Health Technologies: A Report with YPMH Clara Freitas Dos Santos LivingstonJuly 2025 Download your copy Can technology transform how we understand and treat mental health? From AI and EEG...
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November 20, 2025 at 10:41 AM
Can technology transform how we understand and treat #mentalhealth?
Our latest report explores non-drug, non-therapy approaches supporting young people facing challenges like #depression.
Thanks to Clara Freitas Dos Santos Livingston for leading this collaboration.
🔗 www.ypmh.org/ypmh-publica...
Our latest report explores non-drug, non-therapy approaches supporting young people facing challenges like #depression.
Thanks to Clara Freitas Dos Santos Livingston for leading this collaboration.
🔗 www.ypmh.org/ypmh-publica...
On International Men's Day, we want to remind men that their mental health and wellbeing matters. If you're struggling, you're not alone.
Open up, don't man up. You matter and things do get better ❤
#internationalmensday #mentalhealth #YPMH
Open up, don't man up. You matter and things do get better ❤
#internationalmensday #mentalhealth #YPMH
November 19, 2025 at 3:01 PM
On International Men's Day, we want to remind men that their mental health and wellbeing matters. If you're struggling, you're not alone.
Open up, don't man up. You matter and things do get better ❤
#internationalmensday #mentalhealth #YPMH
Open up, don't man up. You matter and things do get better ❤
#internationalmensday #mentalhealth #YPMH
Feeling stressed?
While stress isn't a #mentalhealth condition, the two are closely related. Stress can result in poor mental health, and poor mental health can result in feeling more stressed.
Here are a few things that may help stress and improve your #mentalwellbeing ❤️
#selfcareweek #stress
While stress isn't a #mentalhealth condition, the two are closely related. Stress can result in poor mental health, and poor mental health can result in feeling more stressed.
Here are a few things that may help stress and improve your #mentalwellbeing ❤️
#selfcareweek #stress
November 18, 2025 at 10:26 AM
Feeling stressed?
While stress isn't a #mentalhealth condition, the two are closely related. Stress can result in poor mental health, and poor mental health can result in feeling more stressed.
Here are a few things that may help stress and improve your #mentalwellbeing ❤️
#selfcareweek #stress
While stress isn't a #mentalhealth condition, the two are closely related. Stress can result in poor mental health, and poor mental health can result in feeling more stressed.
Here are a few things that may help stress and improve your #mentalwellbeing ❤️
#selfcareweek #stress
We still have some spaces for the 2026 Cambridge Half Marathon!
General sales are sold out, but you can still run with us.
To enquire about a place and to join TeamYPMH, email us at: [email protected]
#TeamYPMH #CambridgeHalfMarathon #MentalHealthAwareness
General sales are sold out, but you can still run with us.
To enquire about a place and to join TeamYPMH, email us at: [email protected]
#TeamYPMH #CambridgeHalfMarathon #MentalHealthAwareness
November 17, 2025 at 4:18 PM
We still have some spaces for the 2026 Cambridge Half Marathon!
General sales are sold out, but you can still run with us.
To enquire about a place and to join TeamYPMH, email us at: [email protected]
#TeamYPMH #CambridgeHalfMarathon #MentalHealthAwareness
General sales are sold out, but you can still run with us.
To enquire about a place and to join TeamYPMH, email us at: [email protected]
#TeamYPMH #CambridgeHalfMarathon #MentalHealthAwareness
Feeling low as the days get shorter? You might be experiencing Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) — a type of depression linked to changes in daylight.
Find out what it is, symptoms and how to treat it below ⬇️
#YPMH #youngpeoplesmentalhealth #childrensmentalhealth
Find out what it is, symptoms and how to treat it below ⬇️
#YPMH #youngpeoplesmentalhealth #childrensmentalhealth
November 14, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Feeling low as the days get shorter? You might be experiencing Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) — a type of depression linked to changes in daylight.
Find out what it is, symptoms and how to treat it below ⬇️
#YPMH #youngpeoplesmentalhealth #childrensmentalhealth
Find out what it is, symptoms and how to treat it below ⬇️
#YPMH #youngpeoplesmentalhealth #childrensmentalhealth
Did you know #creatine may support your mental health? 🧠
It helps the brain make ATP, giving neurons the energy they need for thinking, memory, and mood regulation.
It also helps support cognitive function, protects neurons and boosts brain energy!
#mentalhealth #YPMH
It helps the brain make ATP, giving neurons the energy they need for thinking, memory, and mood regulation.
It also helps support cognitive function, protects neurons and boosts brain energy!
#mentalhealth #YPMH
November 12, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Did you know #creatine may support your mental health? 🧠
It helps the brain make ATP, giving neurons the energy they need for thinking, memory, and mood regulation.
It also helps support cognitive function, protects neurons and boosts brain energy!
#mentalhealth #YPMH
It helps the brain make ATP, giving neurons the energy they need for thinking, memory, and mood regulation.
It also helps support cognitive function, protects neurons and boosts brain energy!
#mentalhealth #YPMH
Did you know that exercise can help reduce feelings of loneliness? 💬💪
Taking part in group activities like fitness classes, walking groups, or team sports can boost social connection and help improve your mental wellbeing.
#exercise #mentalhealth #childrensmentalhealth
Taking part in group activities like fitness classes, walking groups, or team sports can boost social connection and help improve your mental wellbeing.
#exercise #mentalhealth #childrensmentalhealth
November 10, 2025 at 11:29 AM
Did you know that exercise can help reduce feelings of loneliness? 💬💪
Taking part in group activities like fitness classes, walking groups, or team sports can boost social connection and help improve your mental wellbeing.
#exercise #mentalhealth #childrensmentalhealth
Taking part in group activities like fitness classes, walking groups, or team sports can boost social connection and help improve your mental wellbeing.
#exercise #mentalhealth #childrensmentalhealth
Public entries for the #2026CambridgeHalf have sold out — but you can still run for a cause that matters.
Join #TeamYPMH to help turn research into real-world solutions that change the direction of young people’s mental health ❤️
Email us at [email protected] to register your interest today!
Join #TeamYPMH to help turn research into real-world solutions that change the direction of young people’s mental health ❤️
Email us at [email protected] to register your interest today!
November 7, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Public entries for the #2026CambridgeHalf have sold out — but you can still run for a cause that matters.
Join #TeamYPMH to help turn research into real-world solutions that change the direction of young people’s mental health ❤️
Email us at [email protected] to register your interest today!
Join #TeamYPMH to help turn research into real-world solutions that change the direction of young people’s mental health ❤️
Email us at [email protected] to register your interest today!
Today is #StressAwarenessDay, with this year’s theme focusing on optimising employee #wellbeing through strategic stress management.
Stress affects us all, but small, consistent actions can help reduce its impact:
👥 connect with others
🥗 eat mentally healthy
🚶 move regularly
💛 be kind to yourself
Stress affects us all, but small, consistent actions can help reduce its impact:
👥 connect with others
🥗 eat mentally healthy
🚶 move regularly
💛 be kind to yourself
November 5, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Today is #StressAwarenessDay, with this year’s theme focusing on optimising employee #wellbeing through strategic stress management.
Stress affects us all, but small, consistent actions can help reduce its impact:
👥 connect with others
🥗 eat mentally healthy
🚶 move regularly
💛 be kind to yourself
Stress affects us all, but small, consistent actions can help reduce its impact:
👥 connect with others
🥗 eat mentally healthy
🚶 move regularly
💛 be kind to yourself
Discover why sleep is essential for emotional health, the two-way relationship between sleep and conditions like #anxiety and #depression, the science behind what happens to the brain at night, and evidence-based ways to help you sleep better.
www.ypmh.org/sleep-and-me...
www.ypmh.org/sleep-and-me...
Sleep and mental health | How to improve your sleep | YPMH
Discover how sleep affects mental health. Learn the science behind good sleep and explore practical, evidence-based tips to rest, recharge and build resilience.
www.ypmh.org
November 4, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Discover why sleep is essential for emotional health, the two-way relationship between sleep and conditions like #anxiety and #depression, the science behind what happens to the brain at night, and evidence-based ways to help you sleep better.
www.ypmh.org/sleep-and-me...
www.ypmh.org/sleep-and-me...
Anxiety, depression, and other challenges are increasing, and early support is often lacking.
At YPMH, we’re working to prevent mental health conditions from reaching crisis point and give young people help sooner, using science and real-world solutions.
www.ypmh.org/the-need/
#Halloween
At YPMH, we’re working to prevent mental health conditions from reaching crisis point and give young people help sooner, using science and real-world solutions.
www.ypmh.org/the-need/
#Halloween
October 31, 2025 at 11:28 AM
Anxiety, depression, and other challenges are increasing, and early support is often lacking.
At YPMH, we’re working to prevent mental health conditions from reaching crisis point and give young people help sooner, using science and real-world solutions.
www.ypmh.org/the-need/
#Halloween
At YPMH, we’re working to prevent mental health conditions from reaching crisis point and give young people help sooner, using science and real-world solutions.
www.ypmh.org/the-need/
#Halloween