Small Talk, Big Change podcast

The Small Talk, Big Change podcast explores critical issues impacting the mental health and wellbeing of children, young people, and families.

Protecting Children’s Mental Health Online: Young People Lead the Conversation in Parliament

On 2 March 2026, the Mental Health Foundation and Liz Twist MP brought together young activists, civil society leaders, clinicians, and policymakers for a vital conversation in Parliament about the pressing issue of how to keep children safe in the online world.

Becoming a Man (BAM)

The Becoming a Man (BAM) programme is a mental well-being intervention adapted from the US that aims to support young men’s personal development by taking into account their lived experience and the often difficult environments they must navigate.

The mental health of young women and girls policy briefing

This paper shares evidence of a rise in reported mental health problems amongst young women and girls, and makes a series of recommendations for government.

Cardiff City FC’s Foundation (CCFCF) programme

The CCFCF programme works with young people to offer opportunities in sport, education and skill based learning - helping young people access positive activities of interest to them, while attempting to influence positive behaviour change.

Peer Education Project (PEP) - Wales

The Peer Education Project is a school-based programme that aims to give young people the skills and knowledge they need to safeguard their mental health and that of their peers.

UOK?

UOK? is our innovative programme working with colleges and universities across England to empower students to take their well-being into their own hands.

Why human connection matters at university

12 Mar 2026 / Prevention resources and tools

This blog in partnership with Student Minds for University Mental Health Day explores the importance and need for connection at university for our mental health and wellbeing.

How the Online Safety Act is re-shaping our experiences online

10 Feb 2026 / Families, children and young people

The content we read, watch and interact with online has huge capacity to affect our mental health and wellbeing. How can we protect children and young people from consuming harmful content? Does the Online Safety Act go far enough to keep people safe? Or does it go too far?

Peer Education Project (PEP) Overview

The Peer Education Project is a secondary school-based educational programme that aims to give young people the skills and knowledge they need to safeguard their mental health and that of their peers.