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The Things That Make Us Happy

What makes the children and young people of Wales happy? We decided to find out. Running a stall for three days at this year’s Urdd Eisteddfod in Cardiff Bay we had great fun meeting with a lot of you who were visiting the Maes or competing. We loved having a chat with you and telling […]

College & Sixth FormExams

6 Ways To Lessen Exam Stress

Exams are everywhere at the moment and it can be a really difficult time for some of you. Meic is here to help by publishing lots of helpful information over the next few weeks to help you prepare and cope. If you’re finding it really hard to cope then you can contact Meic on the […]

Announcements

What happens when I contact Meic?

Are you a child or a young person in Wales who would like help with something going on in your life? Have you ever thought about contacting the Meic helpline but nervous about what will happen when you do? Find out what happens when you pick up that phone to call, message or chat with […]

Announcements

Interview With An Adviser

Ssh, I’ve got a secret to tell you! You know those people you talk to when you contact the Meic helpline on the phone, text or instant message? Well they are actually real life people who eat, drink, sing, dance, laugh and cry. Their breath probably smells in the morning just like yours, they’ve probably […]

FamilyFriends

Getting Parents To Let You Go Out With Friends

A common complaint from young people is that their parents don’t allow them to go out to socialise. It can be difficult when you see your friends going to the park, or going into town, and you always have to say no. Do you feel your parents are being unreasonable? And what can you do […]

Apprenticeships & TrainingCollege & Sixth Form

Is dropping out of sixth form a bad decision?

Deciding what to do after your GCSE’s can be hard. At that age, it’s difficult to know what you want to do in life. Lots decide to go with the most obvious choice or listen to the suggestions of others. But what if you’re now having regrets or doubts about your decision to go to […]

Announcements

What if I need Meic after midnight?

Meic is a 16 hour service running between 8am and midnight every single day. If you call between midnight and 8am we won’t be there to answer the phone. But don’t worry; you haven’t been forgotten. Is it an emergency? If you think something might be an emergency that can’t wait until the morning (such […]

ExamsStruggling With Mental Health

Exam Stress Takes its Toll on Young People Across Wales

With exam season upon us, new figures released by Meic – the helpline for young people in Wales – have revealed that those revising for, sitting or awaiting the results of their exams accounted for 10% of all contacts during 2014-2015. With Mental Health Awareness Week also taking place from 11-17 May, Meic has also […]