Depression and low mood are common experiences that affect many people. Here is some information on low mood and depression, and the mental health support available. It’s completely normal to feel sad sometimes. Life brings many challenges, and our feelings naturally change when things get tough. But when the constant negative thoughts stay for a […]

Most of us can feel sad at times. Katie contacted Grab the Meic about her feelings of sadness. Here’s Meic’s advice and tips to help. Grab the Meic was an opportunity to ask us about anything that was worrying you. The advice was not instant and was used to create anonymous blogs for the website […]

Seren has had support from those around her to deal with her depression and anxiety, but feels that people will soon get fed up of her problems and is looking for advice from someone different. She contacted us for help in this week’s Grab the Meic. Grab the Meic was an opportunity to ask us […]

Christmas can be the worst time of the year for some young people in Wales. Meic – the national helpline for young people in Wales – has asked a young person to put their experience on film to highlight the ‘the real meaning of Christmas’ for some. The personal and challenging new bilingual video (watch […]

Holly’s mental health is suffering as she tries to support her friend who has her own issues with depression. She’s reached out to Grab the Meic to ask for advice. Grab the Meic was an opportunity to ask us about anything that was worrying you. The advice was not instant and was used to create […]

A young person wrote about why having a helpline to talk to is important for young people who are finding times a bit more difficult at the moment. Here’s what they had to say. Sat in a coffee shop waiting for the mister to finish work so that we can go and visit my nan […]