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Struggling With Mental HealthSupporting Others

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World Suicide Prevention Day

10 September 2025 marks World Suicide Prevention Day, a global initiative to raise awareness that suicide can be prevented. This year’s theme, as set by the International Association for Suicide Prevention, is ‘Changing the Narrative on Suicide’. Changing the way we talk about suicide means looking at it differently. Instead of silence and a lack of understanding, we need openness […]

Rights

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What is Advocacy? Understanding Your Voice and Rights

Making sure your voice is heard when it matters most through advocacy. Life can sometimes throw a lot at you, and when you’re a child or young person involved with services like social care, it can feel like there are many people making decisions about your life. But did you know you have a right […]

Self Care & Coping MechanismsStruggling With Mental Health

Find Your Community For Your Mental Health

This year, Mental Health Awareness Week takes place from 12 to 18 May and the theme is ‘community’. This blog will share ideas about how to find your community and how it impacts your mental health. Why are communities are important? Being part of a safe, positive community is vital for our mental health and […]

AnnouncementsRights

New To Meic? A Guide to Information, Advice and Advocacy

Are you new to our helpline and unsure what we’re all about? Now that we’ve launched our WhatsApp messenger service this is the perfect time for us to share our Meic guide and how we can help. What is Meic? Meic is a shortened version of the Welsh word for ‘microphone’ (meicroffon). It symbolises us […]

School

Survival Guide to Starting Secondary

Starting high school for the first time this year? Worried about finding your way around a bigger building, making new friends and the extra workload? Here’s Meic’s survival guide to secondary school. 1. You’re not alone Thousands of other young people across Wales are in the same position as you. Lots of you are feeling […]

Being In CareFamily

Say “NO MORE” To Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence

Talking about domestic abuse and sexual violence can be very difficult and painful. But, if you’re affected, the really important thing to remember is that you’re not alone. There are lots of places that can offer you safety, advice and support. Say ‘No More’ to domestic violence and sexual abuse NO MORE Week is held annually […]

Announcements

Here For You Over Christmas and New Year

Lots of people look forward to Christmas. Seeing family, eating lots, playing games, giving presents. But this time of year can also be difficult for many as it can amplify the things that make us sad or angry. Families feeling they have to spend time together can often bring on arguments. You could have lost […]

Being UnwellGrab The Meic

Grab The Meic – How Do I Help A Friend With An Eating Disorder?

Suzie is worried about her friend and her eating habits and wants to know the best way to support her whilst avoiding doing something that might make it worse. She contacted Grab the Meic for advice. Grab the Meic was an opportunity to ask us about anything that was worrying you. The advice was not […]

Bullying & HarassmentRace & Ethnicity

Raheem Bailey – Help If You’ve Been Affected By Bullying

You may have heard the story of Raheem Bailey on social media and in the news recently and the awful consequences of the bullying he suffered. Raheem lost his finger trying to get away from other children who his mother says were racially bullying him. If you’ve been affected by this story or your own […]

Culture

What’s Happening Between Russia and Ukraine?

It’s hard to avoid what’s going on between Russia and Ukraine at the moment, and it’s totally understandable if it’s making you feel worried or anxious. So let us look at what’s going on together. For tips on how to cope with distressing things in the news – click here What exactly is happening between […]

FamilyFriends

8 Ways To Be A Great LGBTQ+ Ally

An LGBTQ➕ ally is someone who identifies as heterosexual and is cisgender, who supports equal rights, gender equality and LGBTQ➕ social movements. It’s always good to educate yourself about how to be a more supportive ally. Here’s our 8 tips. 1. Understand the history of Pride Understanding how far LGBTQ+ people have come is […]

Grab The MeicSelf-image & Self-esteem

Grab The Meic – Are People Looking At Me?

Thea’s self-confidence is very low, she thinks everyone is looking at her and is scared of going out. She contacted us to ask for advice in the latest Grab the Meic. Grab the Meic was an opportunity to ask us about anything that was worrying you. The advice was not instant and was used to […]