Active Minds UK

Active Minds UK Wellbeing service that specialises in supporting people with mental health & neurodiverse conditions. We provide a safe community gym for everyone 💙

We utilise boxing, kickboxing and MMA to help anyone and everyone manage their challenges.

some great feedback on a recent young peoples project we worked on. We make every experience a positive one. 💙
10/04/2026

some great feedback on a recent young peoples project we worked on.

We make every experience a positive one. 💙

One of our key strengths is how we coach to support individuals who may not be in a good place.We developed the DRIVE co...
09/04/2026

One of our key strengths is how we coach to support individuals who may not be in a good place.

We developed the DRIVE coaching model to help deliver great sessions for everyone, no matter what their circumstances.

D ➡️ Discover their specific strengths and needs.
R ➡️ Reframe challenges as differences rather than deficits.
I ➡️ Individualise your communication style.
V ➡️ Validate their lived experience and perspective.
E ➡️ Empower them with tools & techniques that help.

What's your best coaching tip or model?

Supporting a child or young person who is self-harming requires a delicate balance of compassion, patience, and professi...
24/03/2026

Supporting a child or young person who is self-harming requires a delicate balance of compassion, patience, and professional guidance.

It is important to remember that your role is to provide a safe harbor, not necessarily to "fix" the problem immediately on your own.

​Here are practical tips for supporting them through this difficult time:

Your initial reaction sets the tone for future communication. If you discover an injury or they disclose their behavior to you:

​Stay calm: Panicking or reacting with horror can make the child feel like a "monster" or increase their guilt, which may trigger the urge to self-harm again.

​Avoid judgment: Avoid phrases like "Why would you do that to yourself?" Instead, try: "I can see you’re going through a lot of pain right now, and I’m here to help."

​Focus on the feeling, not the wound: While you must tend to physical injuries, the conversation should eventually shift to the emotions that led to the act.

We have had lots of conversations with young people lately regarding their mental health.Here's a few handy tips to help...
17/03/2026

We have had lots of conversations with young people lately regarding their mental health.

Here's a few handy tips to help support positive conversations and positive mental health.

We are proud to work with so many forward thinking schools that care about their students wellbeing. 🙌💙💪
13/03/2026

We are proud to work with so many forward thinking schools that care about their students wellbeing. 🙌💙💪

Great couple of days working with the amazing people and in Arnold and Netherfield.Top work by all the young people, d...
11/03/2026

Great couple of days working with the amazing people and in Arnold and Netherfield.

Top work by all the young people, doing a variety of sports and activities to improve their physical and mental wellbeing.

We've had a roller coaster of a week.From amazing energy in Arnold to some difficult sessions with young people who are ...
07/03/2026

We've had a roller coaster of a week.

From amazing energy in Arnold to some difficult sessions with young people who are really feeling the pressure.

Please, if you are struggling do the following.

💙 Don't dismiss your feelings. They aren't daft, silly or stupid. They are valid and they matter.

💙 Talk to someone, don't stay silent. Close friends are awesome here.

💙 Take some action. It might be a small step, do something that helps. Focus on making progress.

Fight the Stress, Find Your Focus 🥊🧠​Ever feel like the world is a bit too loud?Kickboxing is more than just a workout—i...
26/02/2026

Fight the Stress, Find Your Focus 🥊🧠

​Ever feel like the world is a bit too loud?

Kickboxing is more than just a workout—it’s a moving meditation.

​When you’re on the pads or the bag, you aren’t thinking about your emails or your to-do list.

You’re present. 💥
You’re focused. 💥
You’re hitting reset. 💥
​How it helps your mind:

✅️​ Stress Release: Physical exertion triggers endorphins—the body’s natural "feel-good" chemicals.
✅️ ​Confidence Boost: Learning a new skill and feeling your power grow translates directly to real-world confidence.
✅️ ​Mental Clarity: Channelling energy into a workout helps clear the "brain fog" of a busy week.
uk provides a safe, supportive place for you to smash the noise around you.

is over for another year.We all have a role to play in making every week and every day an opportunity to discuss menta...
24/02/2026

is over for another year.

We all have a role to play in making every week and every day an opportunity to discuss mental wellness.🗣🗣

2026 has so far seen more demand then ever for our services. Progress is being made, however its slow.📈

Please play your part and be an advocate of 💙

21/02/2026

We’re excited to announce that we are sponsoring Paul "Semtex" Daley’s new gym: 🙌💙

​From the UFC and Bellator to the local community, Paul is a powerhouse. He’s been a vital part of the .uk family, helping us deliver our programme to those who need it most.

​Get ready for a best-in-class training experience led by the man himself and his expert team.

Great day at EIS Sheffield with Lots of great achievements to celebrate and inspiring stories.We even did a bit of podc...
19/02/2026

Great day at EIS Sheffield with

Lots of great achievements to celebrate and inspiring stories.

We even did a bit of podcasting too.

Great to see so many people embracing wellbeing to enrich their local communities.

Thank you for the recognition for our # programme. 💙🥊💥
02/10/2025

Thank you for the recognition for our # programme. 💙🥊💥

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