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MYPAS Awarded School Counselling Contract on the Scottish Borders
The Scottish Borders Council (SBC) has awarded MYPAS, a charity working to improve the health and wellbeing of young people, the contract to deliver School Counselling services with young people across the Scottish Borders. Starting in the new school term, MYPAS will provide counselling to young people aged 10-18 years old across SBC’s 9 High…
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Children’s Art Week with MYPAS
For Children’s Art Week, MYPAS’ Art Therapists took social media to advise on how art can help with mental health. Here’s a round up: Question 1 – Is Art Therapy only for young people who like art? Absolutely not, in fact, the young person doesn’t have to have any prior experience of using art materials.…
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MYPAS takes Edinburgh Pride
MYPAS LGBT+ group celebrated Pride Month by attending the 2025 Edinburgh Pride last Saturday 22nd! Here’s how our young people and staff got on with the day:
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MYPAS’ playlists for Mental Health Awareness Week
MYPAS Counsellors got together to create 5 playlists for Mental Health Awareness Week. Music for when you’re happy: Music for when you’re angry: Music for when you’re scared: Music for when you’re sad: Music for calmness:
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Success on the Bluebell Trail Run 2025
We’re delighted to share that the Bluebell Trail Run from last Sunday was a success! On May 11th, a beautiful sunny day, we counted on our local communities to come and support us on this event, helping us raise £10,000 for our charity. However, the Bluebell Trail Run wouldn’t be possible without the support of…
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MYPAS receives a £75,000 Grant from the Robertson Trust for their Outreach services
MYPAS is delighted to announce it has been awarded a grant of £75,000 from the Robertson Trust. The funding will support the continuation of MYPAS’ Outreach services in Midlothian and East Lothian over the next three years starting in June, reaching young people aged 16 to 21 years old experiencing financial hardships, poor mental health…
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Summer 2025: LGBT Sports and Movement Programme
We’re excited to announce our LGBT Summer Sports and Movement Programme! MYPAS is running a sports and movement programme this summer with LGBT and questioning young people who are 12-21. A wide variety of activities will be offered to offer supported sessions of a variety of activities. LGBT young people have a different relationship with movement than their…
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World Book Day • To bring young people joy and comfort
The Velveteen Rabbit by Margery Williams Recommended for young people of all ages A book about stuffed rabbit’s desire to become real through the love of his owner. “Utterly endearing and touching to no end, with an unforgettable lesson on love, and life. A magical story, it is told with care and will build everyone’s…
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World Book Day • To support parents in supporting their teens
The Book You Wish Your Parents Had Read (and Your Children Will Be Glad That You Did) by Philippa Perry A book about the vital dos and don’ts of parenting by a renowned psychotherapist, who shows how strong and loving bonds are made with your children and how such attachments give a better chance of…
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World Book Day • To support young people with their emotional wellbeing and mental health
Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor E. Frankl Recommended for older teens (16+) A book chronicling the author’s experiences as a prisoner in Nazi concentration camps during World War II, describing his psychotherapeutic method, which involved identifying a purpose to each person’s life. “It leads to some very positive existentialist ideas. I’d also say it’s surprisingly accessible…
