MindJam

Emotional support and guidance for children and adolescents.

MindJam offers online and private help for children suffering with anxiety, stress and social issues; through positivity, learning new skills and play.

09/10/2026

Looking after a young person's wellbeing doesn't always mean making big changes. Often it starts with noticing what helps them feel settled, what leaves them overwhelmed, and which strategies actually work for them in everyday life.

Our guide explores:

• understanding stress and anxiety
• healthy coping strategies and self-care
• ways to support emotional wellbeing
• trusted organisations and further resources

We're building this as part of a wider Health & Wellbeing resource hub. It's still early, and we'll keep adding more useful information and resources as it grows.

Read more:
https://mindjam.org.uk/health-and-wellbeing/wellbeing-and-resilience/

07/10/2026

Two years can hold a lot of change.

This parent reflects on how consistent mentoring supported their son from a very difficult period towards greater confidence, skills and hope for the future.

“My son has been working with his MindJam mentor for over two years and the support has been pivotal in his recovery. Two years ago he was a traumatised young person who struggled to get dressed or speak to friends. Now he is engaging with the world in ways I didn't think would be possible.

His mentor has supported his confidence and mental health, while also helping him develop his IT skills. Their relationship has become an important and consistent part of his life, and he always looks forward to their sessions.”

To find out more about MindJam and our services visit
www.mindjam.org.uk

06/10/2026

Roblox with chat is back tonight! 🎮

Jay and Callum have a few games lined up, including Flee the Facility, Doors, Dress to Impress, Notoriety and, perhaps most importantly, Stand in Line for Shrek 😂

This week's clip gives a little taste of Flee the Facility before they jump back in with chat tonight.

They're also looking for ideas for future Roblox streams, so if there's a game you think they should try, drop it in the comments!

Live tonight from 7pm.

You can watch here:
https://www.twitch.tv/mindmashxp

05/10/2026

Is your young person interested in digital art, painting or illustration?

Adobe Fresco is a drawing and painting app with pixel and vector tools, plus live brushes designed to behave more like watercolours and oils.

In MindJam sessions, a young person might experiment with brushes, try character art or illustration, or develop a creative project alongside their mentor.

Why people like it:
• Natural-feeling watercolour and oil brushes
• Pixel and vector tools in one app
• Lots of brushes and customisation
• Designed with touchscreen drawing in mind

Who it’s for:
• Young people interested in digital painting or illustration
• Those who enjoy traditional art and want to try working digitally
• Anyone curious about character art or graphic design

Things to keep in mind:
• An Adobe account is required
• Some features require a paid subscription
• More advanced tools can take time to learn
• Older devices may struggle with larger projects

Fresco can be a useful bridge between traditional and digital art, with plenty of room to experiment.

Find out more: https://www.adobe.com/products/fresco.html
More creative tools: https://mindjam.org.uk/discover/leveling-up-skills-tools

02/10/2026

Mental health and neurodiversity are often spoken about together - but they're not the same thing.

Understanding the difference can make it easier to recognise when a young person might need support, and to understand why their experiences may look different from someone else's.

Our guide explores:

• what mental health and neurodiversity mean
• how challenges like anxiety, stress, depression and autistic burnout can present
• trusted organisations, apps and resources if you'd like to learn more

Whether you're a parent, carer, professional or young person yourself, we hope it's a helpful place to start.

Read more:
https://mindjam.org.uk/health-and-wellbeing/mental-health-neurodiversity/

01/10/2026

MindJam - Emotional and SEN support for young people through gaming, game design and digital skills.

MindJam provides online 1-to-1 mentoring and guidance for young people, supporting emotional wellbeing, SEN needs and confidence through positive, non-judgemental and low-demand sessions. We also help young people build greater online awareness and safety.

MindJam acts as a nucleus for re-engagement: a safe centre point from which young people can begin to reconnect with learning, relationships and the wider world. By meeting young people where they are, and building outwards with patience and understanding, we help them rediscover confidence, purpose and joy.

Support is shaped around each young person’s interests. Sessions might involve playing Fortnite, Minecraft or Roblox, or developing digital skills such as game design, 3D design, digital art, animation, music editing or video editing. Whatever the activity, the focus remains the same: supporting emotional wellbeing.

Our mentors are experienced and trained in supporting neurodivergent young people, including autistic young people and those with PDA, ADHD, anxiety, stress and trauma.

MindJam is proud to be a trusted and approved provision for many local authorities across the UK, working with families, schools, specialist provisions, health professionals and the NHS.

For more information visit: https://mindjam.org.uk/

30/09/2026

For some young people, speaking to someone new can feel almost impossible at first.

This parent's message is a powerful example of what can grow when communication is allowed to develop without pressure.

“Our son has situational mutism and, outside our home, speaking to people has always been incredibly difficult for him. His MindJam mentor has built such a strong relationship with him that he now talks throughout their sessions.

Hearing him chatting away about gaming with someone who genuinely understands his interests is astonishing for us. His mentor has also supported him with technical problems step by step and has become a really positive person in his life.”

To find out more about MindJam and our services visit
www.mindjam.org.uk

29/09/2026

🎶 And I would walk 500 miles... 🎶

Apparently a game called Big Walk was always going to lead here eventually 😂

This week's clip has Jay and Callum attempting a rendition of The Proclaimers while they wander around - and, to be fair, mostly getting the lyrics right.

Then comes the slightly more important question: what exactly are their Big Walk characters supposed to be? Birds? Something else entirely? They're not completely sure either.

This will be the last Big Walk stream for a little while. Jay and Callum are switching things up with some Roblox before heading back to Big Walk to finish it later in October.

They're also planning to make Roblox a regular thing, with a Roblox stream on the first Tuesday of each month 🎮

Join them live tomorrow from 7pm:
https://www.twitch.tv/mindmashxp

28/09/2026

Some young people aren't just interested in playing games - they want to know how they work, change things, or start making something of their own.

Unity is a game engine used to create 2D and 3D games and interactive experiences. It gives young people the chance to explore what sits behind the games they play - from building environments to scripting how things behave.

In MindJam sessions, they might create a small level, experiment with game mechanics or gradually develop their own project alongside their mentor.

Why people like it:
• Create both 2D and 3D games
• Used by independent creators and professional developers
• Large learning community with plenty of tutorials
• Supports coding with C #
• Projects can grow as skills develop

Who it’s for:
• Young people interested in how games are made
• Those who want to explore coding through game development
• Anyone with ideas for their own levels, mechanics or games

Things to keep in mind:
• There is a lot to learn, so starting small can help
• More complex projects need a capable computer
• Some parts involve coding and technical problem-solving

For a young person who already loves games, Unity can open up a different way of engaging with them - not just playing, but experimenting with how a game works.

Find out more about Unity: https://unity.com

Visit https://mindjam.org.uk/discover/leveling-up-skills-tools to explore more creative tools.

25/09/2026

Supporting a young person through anxiety, burnout, sensory overload or low self-esteem can involve a lot of learning as you go. There is rarely one simple answer, and what helps one young person may not help another.

That's why we've been building a Health & Wellbeing section on our website, bringing together practical guidance, useful information and trusted resources for parents, carers, professionals and young people.

This is only the beginning. We want it to become an ever-growing resource hub that we can keep adding to over time.

If you're looking for help with something specific, or just want to understand a topic a little better, we hope it gives you a useful place to start.

Explore the Health & Wellbeing section here:
https://mindjam.org.uk/health-and-wellbeing/

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