Children and Young Peoples Mental Health Participation Team

03/11/2025

Your boarding pass to the present moment: no baggage from the past, no rush toward the future. Just you, right here, right now. Take a moment for yourself to pause, breathe, and enjoy your journey

27/10/2025

Mindfulness doesn’t need a mountain retreat, just a moment. Sip your tea slowly, take a deep breath before replying to that email, or notice the sky on your walk. Small actions can have a big impact.

20/10/2025

Mindfulness doesn’t have to be complicated—it’s often found in the smallest moments. Even just sixty seconds of stillness can make a difference. These tiny acts can help bring calm and clarity to your day.

13/10/2025

Self-care isn't selfish—it's essential. Mindfulness helps us pause, breathe, and reconnect with ourselves. Take a moment today just for you.

07/10/2025

🗞️ Our Autumn Newsletter is out! To get future copies sent directly to you, email participation@mpft.nhs.uk.

✨ This issue features:
🎮 Ctrl+You Events
💻 Help build our Digital Youth Participation Forum
🍫 Chocolate Meditation
🎤 Being on an Interview Panel (as a young person)
🌱 The Hope Project: Growing Up Online
🤝 Support that Matters – Our Transitional Care Journey
🚫 Where Will It End? Campaign
🥤 Three-Ingredient Recipe – Banana Smoothie
💭 Your thoughts on the Ripple Web App Prototype – a Transition Mental Health Companion
🎉 Whose Shoes?® Celebration Event
💌 Agony Advice Column – Staying Safe Online
🙌 Getting Involved

Children and Young People Mental Health Participation Service

29/09/2025

Taking a few moments to focus on the present can reduce stress, improve mental clarity, and boost emotional wellbeing. It's simple, free, and you can start today. Learn more and explore free resources from the NHS: nhs.uk/mindfulness

22/09/2025

Pause. Breathe. Notice this moment—because life is happening right now. Mindfulness teaches us that true peace and joy are found in the present, not in yesterday or tomorrow.