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The NHS's Clinical Advisor for Children and Young People has released a new review into ADHD, autism and mental ill-health in young people. It reflects a lot of what we see young people are struggling with across our services. Importantly, much of what it recommends are things that we're already doing at Shout and @TheMixUK, and we're ready to bring our expertise and experience to do more to help 💜💙 More people are struggling with their mental health and seeking help with
ADHD and autism
than ever before.

New research is looking into what’s going on, and what can help. by @themixuk

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Need help budgeting for university? We've got you!🎓

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For more, visit themix.org.uk #TheMixUK #University by @themixuk

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🎧 Welcome back to The Mix Six podcast!

School can bring all sorts of anxieties, from friendship pressures and fitting in to worrying about grades or just getting through the day 💭

In this episode, we’re exploring school anxiety, sharing different perspectives, talking about ways to cope when things feel overwhelming, and reminding you that you’re not alone 💛

🎙️ Listen now wherever you get your podcasts!

#TheMixSix #SchoolAnxiety #MentalHealth by @themixuk

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A little reminder for World Mental Health Day 🤍

For those days when you’re just not feeling it, or quite like yourself, be kind to yourself.

You are great just as you are. And remember, most of the time, we’re all far more concerned with ourselves than we are with anyone else.

#TheMixUK #WorldMentalHealthDay #MentalHealth by @themixuk

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Hey, I’m Izzy, a public supporter of @themixuk and @giveusashoutinsta 💜❤️

Ahead of #worldmentalhealthday I wanted to share with you a day in my life- Mental Health Day Edition✨🤍

Both The Mix and Shout offer life saving services for young people who may be struggling with their mental health.

Please do consider donating(see link in bio) to ensure that all our young people get the support they deserve.❤️

Did you know that donating £10 could help fund a life saving conversation? 🫶

Or donating £50 could fund a young persons counselling session with The Mix to help them build resilience?🤝

Remember you are not alone, you are so loved and you deserve support🤍

Sending all my love,
Izzy xxx

#mentalhealthday2026 #livedexperience #advocate #mentalhealthawareness by @themixuk

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This World Mental Health Day, donate £10 on 10th October to support our life-saving services, @themixuk and @giveusashoutinsta 💜

Whatever you’re going through, we’re here for you.

#TheMixUK #WorldMentalHealthDay #WMHD #MentalHealth by @themixuk

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World Mental Health Day 2026

Being outside is so important to me. It helps calm my mind, exercise my body and gives me time to think and process thoughts.

I also train for my various mountain expeditions, whereby I raise funds and awareness for Shout and The Mix.

@giveusashoutinsta and @themixuk are both fantastic mental health charities, providing free, 24/7 support to over a million children, young people and adults across the UK. Shout offers confidential, 24/7 crisis support via text message, while The Mix provides wider support for young people under 25, including services such as PeerChat and LifeSkills.

Just £10 could help someone in crisis access an hour of mental health support. £50 funds a counselling session to help a young person build resilience.

You can donate via the link in my bio, or direct to Shout or The Mix.

Watch this space for my interviews with @lockie.welch
@priyagopaldas and @frankie_moves_the_mountains
!

#mentalhealth #worldmentalhealthday #mentalhealthday #shoutandthemix by @themixuk

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A day in the life of 4 people in the same building, living very different lives.

This World Mental Health Day we want to remind you that whatever stage you’re at, whatever you’re going through, @giveusashoutinsta and @themixuk are here for you, 24/7. Remember to always be kind, you never know what someone is going through.

If you see yourself in any of these characters, know that you’re not alone. Follow them on a day in the life, to see how our services can help.

Lila woke up at 4am and couldn’t go back to sleep. She’s come across The Mix’s Instagram, with a video of someone her age talking about how they came out - she wishes she had the confidence to do that.

Fatima is up and running, exercise helps her feel steady throughout the day.

On the go👟... Charlie catches up a new episode of The Mix Six Podcast, all about anxiety whilst they get ready for uni. On her commute, Fatima comes across a post about speaking to her family about mental health, which is something she’s been struggling with lately.

Lila’s been finding life pretty lonely lately, meanwhile Mike’s been finding a new balance between work, family, relationships and dealing with grief.

As a football coach, Mike is always looking for ways to develop his skills and help his students. LifeSkills is a great way to learn on the go.

Even if we’re looking forward to something, sometimes our anxiety has other plans. Charlie wasn’t feeling up to seeing their mates, so instead looked into a PeerChat session, to talk about what’s been bothering them.

Evenings can be hard when we’re struggling with our mental health. So how can our services help?

🌈 Lila has found a community of like-minded people, in an LGBTQ+ support chat through The Mix

🗣️ Mike’s mate expressed he was struggling with substance use, so Mike suggested The Mix’s LifeSkills course on the topic

👋 Charlie needed someone to talk to about their anxiety, so booked a PeerChat session

📲 Fatima has been struggling with suicidal thoughts, and felt ready to reach out for support, so she texted ‘SHOUT’ to 85258

Lila wraps up a chat on The Mix community boards. She feels more positive and thinks she’ll sleep better tonight.

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You never know what someone is going through. It's World Mental Health Day this Saturday. Check in, even with the person in your life who seems to have it all together.

Whether it's the person who supports everyone else, the person with the perfect grades, or the person who has picked themself up from rock bottom and seems to be flying, ask them if they're really ok today🗣️

If you see yourself in any of these characters, know that you're not alone. We're here for you - stay tuned this week as we walk you through how we can help.

#TheMixUK #WorldMentalHealthDay #WMHD #MentalHealth by @themixuk

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A final conversation to round off the week 💙

Stephanie from our Comms Committee caught up with Michael and Amelia to chat about Michael’s five years as Chair and Amelia stepping into the role.
A final huge thank you to Michael for everything he’s brought to the role, and a big welcome to Amelia! We can’t wait to see what’s ahead 🚀

Now, watch this space… 👀

#TheMixUK #GiveUsAShout #YouthVoice #MentalHealth by @themixuk

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With the current news coverage about violence against women and girls, we want to remind you that we’re always here to support you 💜

👉 Text ‘Shout’ to 85258 for silent and anonymous mental health support, available 24/7
👉 Visit @themixuk to explore our information and support for anyone aged 25 and under

In addition to our nationwide services, we’re proud to be partnered with Oxfordshire-based domestic abuse charity @reducing_the_risk who offer a range of advice and support on their website.

Violence and abuse is a major issue, with significant mental health impacts. In 2025, we took an estimated 35,600 Shout conversations about abuse. If you’ve been affected in any way, we’re here for you, 24/7. by @themixuk

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Exciting things are coming! Meet Amelia, the new Chair of MHI’s Youth Board 🎉

With four years of volunteering with Shout and over a year as a member of our Youth Board, Amelia already knows MHI inside out and has spent so much time championing young people’s voices and helping to shape our work.

Now, she’s stepping into the role of Chair, and we can’t wait to see what she brings to this next chapter ✨

A big thank you to Henry from the youth board for this brilliant interview!

#TheMixUK #GiveUsAShout #YouthVoice #MentalHealth by @themixuk

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