The impact of sleep on academic achievement and mental wellbeing
Sleep has been highlighted as critical for the health and development of adolescents (Carkskadon, 2011 & Gregory & Sadeh, 2012). It is one of the...


Self-harm: the hidden behaviour that many don't understand
Self-harm is an area of mental ill health that despite its prevalence continues to be widely misunderstood. A Google search of the key...

Testing times: 5 tips to help ease anxiety in children and young people
It’s that time of year again where individuals across the country are busy sitting a series of assessments and exams. We live in an exam...

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Innovating Minds is a social enterprise that cares about helping individuals with their emotional and mental health.

Leading mental health ambassador joins the board at Innovating Minds!
Leading mental health ambassador joins the board at Innovating Minds! Innovating Minds is delighted to announce that Dr Pooky Knightsmith...

Darren's journey: Depression & Anxiety
Darren is 19 years old and has a history of depression and anxiety. Here he describes his journey through some very dark days and the help...

Mental Health Day: Breaking the cycle of mental ill-health and helping young people to cope
At Innovating Minds we run a two day Mental Health First Aid course where we go into schools and other organisations to train staff and...