Young people at Washington Mind

Young people at Washington Mind Washington Mind is a local independent charity offering a range of mental health and wellbeing services and training to respond to the needs of local people.

We are Washington Mind's Young People's Project, a free counselling service providing youth-led projects and support for 11-25 year olds and in Washington, Sunderland, Hetton and Houghton. We do our best to ensure that the services are provided in a way that makes people feel comfortable and accepted in a non-judgemental and supportive environment. The young people’s project is a service aimed at

young people aged 16 – 25, living in Sunderland, Washington and the Coalfields. Our aim is to provide a range of services to promote the mental health and wellbeing of the young people in our communities. Some of the services we provide for young people include counselling, group support, training, workshops and work within the community. At Washington Mind, we believe that every young person has the ability to make the right choices and live a meaningful and fulfilling life.

“Tough times are sent to try us”, “life is a rollercoaster” and “you have to take the rough with the smooth” are all things you may have heard people say from time to time. Life definitely does have its challenges and some people are more able to cope with them than others. Your teenage years may be particularly challenging as you are growing and changing rapidly and may have to cope with new and unfamiliar situations. You may find yourself under the stress of exams, leaving school, starting college, university or work, relationship problems or changes within in the family, for example. Common problems can include anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, anger and stress. Sometimes it can be difficult to talk to your parents or friends, but keeping your problems bottled up can make them more difficult to cope with. Talking definitely does help so if you feel you would like some support with any of the problems mentioned or you have any other concerns for your emotional wellbeing, please do not hesitate to contact Washington Mind on 0191 417 80 43

Young People’s Voices Needed📢 Together for Children are working with the ICB, Bright Futures CIC and the Young Commissio...
13/03/2026

Young People’s Voices Needed📢

Together for Children are working with the ICB, Bright Futures CIC and the Young Commissioners to understand the barriers young people face when accessing employment and training opportunities. They want to hear from young people aged 16–25, particularly those with SEND, who are currently NEET (Not in Education, Employment or Training) or who have recently moved into employment or training.

🗓 Saturday 21st March
📍 Betsy Jenny Counselling and Wellbeing Cafe C.I.C

This will be a relaxed and informal event where young people can share their experiences and views. Food and soft drinks will be provided, young people who attend will receive a £10 gift voucher, and parents, carers or support workers are welcome to come along. There is no pressure to speak in a group, and young people can share as much or as little as they feel comfortable with.

If you can’t attend, young people can also share their views through this short questionnaire (you don’t need to have SEND to take part):
https://www.menti.com/al2d6e1aptm9 💬

Your experiences can help shape better opportunities and support for young people

If your child has received their GCSE results today, here is some useful advice on managing a disappointing outcome from...
21/08/2025

If your child has received their GCSE results today, here is some useful advice on managing a disappointing outcome from YoungMinds:
1 If they are happy to show you their results statement, you might find it helpful to have a look, just in case they have misread or misunderstood, or overlooked something.
2 Accept their feelings, whatever they are – disappointment, anger, embarrassment, bravado. Their feelings are neither right nor wrong, they just are. Don’t offer immediate judgement, or solutions, or even reassurance – there will be plenty of time for conversations later.
3 Reflect back how they are feeling to show you have understood, for example, “I can see you’re disappointed with the Maths result.”
4 Let them know you love them through highs and lows. Big hugs are good (although may be embarrassing in public).
5 Show you’re on their side - it could be something small like getting their favourite snack.
6 Give yourself some breathing space and time to reflect.
7 Ask the school to help your child explore any possible next steps, such as re-takes, re-marking or alternative courses.
8 If your child is disappointed with their results, they might also be embarrassed. Agree with them how they want their results discussed with family and friends, if at all.
For more information on supporting your child this results day, visit: https://youngpeopleswellbeing.org/results-day-2025/

No matter what your results have been today, be proud of yourself and give yourself compassion, there is a life beyond e...
21/08/2025

No matter what your results have been today, be proud of yourself and give yourself compassion, there is a life beyond exams and you are going to be okay.
It is important to remember that if your results are not what you expected and you are unsure of where to go from here that there are options and you can access advice from the National Careers Service.
It's also important to look after yourself at this time and there are also lots of things you can do to take care of your wellbeing.
To find out more about accessing careers advice, looking after yourself or supporting your child, visit: https://youngpeopleswellbeing.org/results-day-2025/

Some messages for young people receiving their GCSE results today 🤍
21/08/2025

Some messages for young people receiving their GCSE results today 🤍

18/08/2025

Do you live within the Sunderland local authority?
Do you have concerns that your child, who is 0-18 years of age, is Autistic, has ADHD, Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) or Sensory Processing Differences?
Would you benefit from introductions to and support from other services and agencies?
Daisy Chain are hosting multi-agency drop-in’s which are designed so parents/carers can meet a representative from other services and agencies who may be able to support their family, child or young person. To find out more about their upcoming drop-ins at the Rainbow Sunderland Family Hubs, visit: https://wellbeinginfo.org/events/multi-agency-drop-ins-sunderland/

If you are disappointed with your exam results it is important to remember that your results don’t define you; your wort...
14/08/2025

If you are disappointed with your exam results it is important to remember that your results don’t define you; your worth extends beyond your grades and there are always options for you, whatever you have achieved in your exams.
It is important to remember that if your results are not what you expected and you are unsure of where to go from here that there are options and you can access careers advice from the National Careers Service.
It's also important to look after yourself at this time and there are also lots of things you can do to take care of your wellbeing.
To find out more about accessing careers advice, looking after yourself or supporting your child, visit: https://youngpeopleswellbeing.org/results-day-2025/

Best of luck to everyone receiving their exam results today, it is important that you look after yourself today and here...
14/08/2025

Best of luck to everyone receiving their exam results today, it is important that you look after yourself today and here are some useful tips from YoungMinds:
1 Stick to your routine
Sticking to your everyday routine will help you feel more settled and balanced.
2 Let yourself feel
You don't have to be modest or put on a brave face. However you're feeling is valid. If you're disappointed with your results, give yourself time to process and talk to someone you trust.
3 Don't panic
You don't have to make a decision about your next steps straight away. Give yourself time.
4 Don't compare
Someone eles's success is not your failure. No matter what results you received, be proud of who you are and the effort you put it.
5 Celebrate
You've been through so much. Take the time to celebrate. You've got through a huge chapter of your life. And that chapter has shaped who you are today. That's worth celebrating.
Find out more about results day and your wellbeing at: https://youngpeopleswellbeing.org/results-day-2025/

13/08/2025

Tomorrow is the start of upcoming exam results days which can feel pretty stressful because they can affect your next steps in school or work. In the lead up to results day there are a number of things you can do to try to reduce any stress you may be feeling and at this time it is important to look after yourself.
To find out more about dealing with exam day stress, visit: https://youngpeopleswellbeing.org/results-day-2025/

We’re back at Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens in 2 weeks for our next sunderlandteenmarket and we can’t wait to see y...
02/08/2025

We’re back at Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens in 2 weeks for our next sunderlandteenmarket and we can’t wait to see you there! 🩷🩵 we have fully booked stalls so come along and support the young traders and creatives who are coming along to sell their crafts 🧶

Our next is taking part in the Summer of Pride 2025! Come along to Sunderland City Hall on Saturday 21st June between ...
05/06/2025

Our next is taking part in the Summer of Pride 2025! Come along to Sunderland City Hall on Saturday 21st June between 11am and 3pm to get your Pride goodies! We already have many young traders signed up to join us on the day but if you want to apply to join us as a trader, visit https://theteenagemarket.co.uk/locations/sunderland/

Come and celebrate Pride with us, we can’t wait to see you there!

Imagine a pizza, take a deep breath, and let go of the stress—pizza breathing makes relaxation easy and fun! 🍕🌬️
31/01/2025

Imagine a pizza, take a deep breath, and let go of the stress—pizza breathing makes relaxation easy and fun! 🍕🌬️

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