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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
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
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
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
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 contact@ypmh.org 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
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
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
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
🥗 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
⛳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 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 contact@ypmh.org 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...
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
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
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: contact@ypmh.org
#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
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
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
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 contact@ypmh.org 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
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...
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
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 contact@ypmh.org to secure your spot today!
#MentalHealth #YPMH
Seaweed: the underrated brain food 🌿🍣
Packed with nutrients, seaweed can help support your mental wellbeing!
Whether it’s nori in sushi, wakame in miso soup, or kelp flakes sprinkled on rice – these simple additions can strengthen the gut–brain connection and give your mood a lift!
#mentalhealth
Every fundraising effort counts — from sponsored silences to mountain hikes. By fundraising for YPMH, you help:
💡 Accelerate mental health innovations
🔗 Integrate diverse research
🤝 Create supportive communities
🌱 Drive positive change
Ready to start? Visit www.ypmh.org/fundraise/
#mentalhealth
Loneliness isn’t just emotional — it changes your body and brain:
1️⃣ Raises stress (↑ cortisol → anxiety, poor sleep)
2️⃣ Triggers inflammation (affects mood chemicals)
3️⃣ Disrupts sleep & reward systems
Even small social moments can help protect your mind 🫂
#mentalhealth #ypmh
There are plenty of simple ways to build more movement into your day, & every bit counts for your #mentalwellbeing!
Movement helps regulate stress, boosts mood-boosting chemicals, and can even support better sleep & focus.
🔗 www.ypmh.org/how-exercise...
#YoungPeoplesMentalHealth #MentalHealth
If you need support this World Mental Health Day, or any other day, please don't hesitate to reach out ❤️
#WorldMentalHealthDay #YoungPeoplesMentalHealth
Who knew a Victoria sponge could make a difference?
Hosting a bake sale isn’t just about the treats — it can help accelerate innovative solutions to mental health!
Turn your oven into a tool for change!
Set up your bake sale today: www.ypmh.org/fundraise/
#GBBO #mentalhealth #fundraiser
