May is Teen Self Esteem Month!

The month is all about raising awareness of how important it is for teenagers to feel confident about themselves and be self-aware.

It's the last day of #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek and we've kept the movement going!

Therapist Ellie has been engaging in full body movement rocking out on the drums while Play Therapist Kirsty has been out exploring the woods with two inquisitive little pals!

We were incredibly touched to hear the story of Mick Jungic, who spent so much of his life passionately supporting young people. Mick worked in youth clubs from the age of 17 and then continued to work with youth services, helping run Farcet, Sawtry and Folksworth youth clubs.

Our furry friends have been helping us get moving in support of #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek !

HR & Finance Manager Katie and her gorgeous dog dodged the rain for a lovely walk. Combining activity and quality time with a pet can help reduce loneliness, depression and anxiety.

We're getting moving in support of #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek !

Clinical Lead and qualified therapist Marcia has been getting busy in the garden. Being in green spaces can help us relax. Gardening can also give us a sense of achievement, boosting confidence and self-esteem.

We've been getting moving in support of #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek !

The Wisbech team made the most of the sunshine with a walk. Taking movement breaks can reduce tension, stress and mental fatigue.

What will you be doing this week to find your moments for movement?

Happy #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek from The Young People’s Counselling Service. This years theme is ‘Movement: Moving for our Mental Health'.

Mental Health UK found that 56% of people reported that exercising regularly improved their mental health, so let’s get moving!

We have some Friday movement in support of #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek !

Therapists Shama and Becca have been practicing yoga poses at our Annabelle Davis Centres. Physical movement doesn't have to over exert you; moving our body in mindful ways can also positively impact our well-being.

What a lovely piece of feedback from one of our young people!

Coming to counselling or therapy can be daunting. By providing a safe, accessible space and fully trained, fully qualified counsellors and therapists, the YPCS team make it as comfortable as possible.

Congratulations to Simon and his wife Jo who hosted a very successful St Andrews Lodge Ladies Night. An amazing £2200 raised on the night will go to their chosen charity YPCS The event attracted many of the growing number of younger members of the Lodge. #freemasons

We would like to give a big YPCS thank you Adam and Amber of Higgsy's and to all their fantastic customers who have made donations!

Your generosity has allowed us to create some much needed resources for our Annabelle Davis Centres.

We would like to give a big YPCS thank you to the volunteers from Compare the Market who have been working on our sensory garden! This is a tranquil space at our Annabelle Davis Centres in Yaxley where visitors and staff can relax and unwind (especially in this beautiful weather!). 💙

TEAM SEMENTA GAME 250 for charity.
YaxleyFC feel free to pop down
5 hours of football and the @whittlesywookie will be down
Supporting Sue Ryder Thorpe Hall Hospice Dogs for Good BoxingFuturesUK YPCS Anna's Hope links below if you would like to support our milestone game

Thank you for all the bids so far - Both paintings now stand at £200 - Bid now, they could be yours!
Tony Nero & Nathan Murdoch's Galaxies creations are being auctioned, proceeds going to local charity, @ypcs_uk
Bid by emailing, [email protected]

The bids are coming in thick & fast - Both paintings now stand at £200
Tony Nero & Nathan Murdoch's Galaxies creations are being auctioned, proceeds going to local charity, YPCS
Bid by emailing, [email protected]

This week is Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week.

It aims to raise public and professional awareness of maternal mental health, change attitudes and help people access information and support.

Learn more at: maternalmentalhealthalliance.org/about-maternal…

After game 250 Team SEMENTA has now raised £200 for each of the chosen charities. My work are be able to match so that will be a total of £2000 thanks to all involved 👏🏻
£200 Sue Ryder Thorpe Hall Hospice
£200 Dogs for Good
£200 Anna's Hope
£200 BoxingFuturesUK
£200 YPCS

A huge thank you to everyone who donated to our Landmark Appeal, the players of the National Lottery, Natural England, Environment Agency, Huntingdonshire DC, Middle Level Commissioners, Uni of East London, UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology, YPCS and many others for helping us get to this moment!

A fabulous charity that has provided many young people across our region with free counselling and therapy.
#SaveYPCS YPCS

We hope this week has encouraged you to build more moments for movement into your life. Starting now can form the foundation for continuing healthy habits, improving both our mental and physical health.