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Re: your doing your best 💓
every situation in life is temporary. so when life is gd make sure you enjoy and receive it fully. and when life is not so gd, remember that it will not last forever and better days are on the way. 
eylah
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Re: mix colour
Yep this is the new design, part of a wider design change to the website.
Re: Direct Messaging (DMs)
Side by side is indeed similar to the mix, but I haven't used it too much. It does, however, have a DM function, for anyone interested.
Re: Direct Messaging (DMs)
From what I’m aware of, the Online Safety Act (2023) legislation and the Ofcom April guidance, services must assess and manage risks of features like DM between users , but NOT a blanket requirement under the act between The Mix DM’s and service users. Although it may still be risk assessed, it wouldn’t be restricted or removed by Law, but from a safeguarding policy. That means it’s a choice by the platform, not a legal requirement.
So I’m pretty confused from what’s been said in your announcement, and why the mix DM’s have been shut off between service users as well and saying it’s a legal requirement??
So I’m pretty confused from what’s been said in your announcement, and why the mix DM’s have been shut off between service users as well and saying it’s a legal requirement??
Lili5Bet
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What if I'm over 25?
Hey all!
As you know, The Mix is a service for young people aged 13-25, and that hasn’t changed. In the past, we took a more case-by-case approach when deciding if members could stay beyond their 26th birthday. However, we now want to ensure a clearer process for everyone by applying the same transition support to all members reaching this milestone to ensure things are fair.
This means that everyone who turns 26, or is already 26, will be supported to transition gradually away from The Mix going forward.
This change is designed to create a clearer and more consistent approach for supporting members to move on from Community as they approach their 26th birthday and exit our age remit.
If you are very soon to be 26, or you're past your 26th birthday, please don't worry! You will not be asked to leave The Mix all of a sudden. That wouldn't be fair, and we want to do our best to work with you each individually to provide you with plenty of time to think about what your best next step might be, for us to provide you with resources to support your transition away, and to give you space to process this change too.
We appreciate that there may be a lot of questions raised by us getting back-to-base again with the age remit of our service, so we have answered questions which we believe could come up after receiving this news. It would be great if you folks could have a read-through below.
We know that we may not have covered every question you have, so we would be grateful if you could ask any other questions below and we will answer them as best we can.
This is a change in our Community, and understandably may raise lots of different feelings, so we want to hear all of your thoughts and views. Remember - every single one of your feelings are valid here. You are all welcome to use the replies to this post as a place to vent about the feelings stirred up by this adjustment.
As you know, The Mix is a service for young people aged 13-25, and that hasn’t changed. In the past, we took a more case-by-case approach when deciding if members could stay beyond their 26th birthday. However, we now want to ensure a clearer process for everyone by applying the same transition support to all members reaching this milestone to ensure things are fair.
This means that everyone who turns 26, or is already 26, will be supported to transition gradually away from The Mix going forward.
This change is designed to create a clearer and more consistent approach for supporting members to move on from Community as they approach their 26th birthday and exit our age remit.
If you are very soon to be 26, or you're past your 26th birthday, please don't worry! You will not be asked to leave The Mix all of a sudden. That wouldn't be fair, and we want to do our best to work with you each individually to provide you with plenty of time to think about what your best next step might be, for us to provide you with resources to support your transition away, and to give you space to process this change too.
We appreciate that there may be a lot of questions raised by us getting back-to-base again with the age remit of our service, so we have answered questions which we believe could come up after receiving this news. It would be great if you folks could have a read-through below.
What happens when I turn 26?
When you turn 26, you’ll be outside the age range for our Community, which means you’ll no longer be able to log into your current Discussion Boards account, make a new account, or access our Group Chat spaces.
Will I be ‘cut off’ suddenly?
We totally understand that moving on from The Mix Community can bring up a mix of emotions. That’s why our Community Team will check in with you via DM 6 months, 3 months, and then 1 month before your 26th birthday. We want to begin conversations early about your transition and offer support in finding alternative spaces that feel right for you.
We will also provide you with the last date that you can access our Community. This is so that you have a clear timeline of your last month and are able to say your goodbyes before you transition out of our spaces.
Why don’t you support people who are older than 25?
The Mix is a dedicated youth charity operating within the wider Mental Health Innovations organisation. Our funding is specifically allocated to providing services for young people aged 13-25, ensuring that our support, resources, and referrals are tailored to this age group. Additionally, our database of external support services is designed to meet the needs of young people within this age range. This means that we cannot meaningfully support people over the age of 25 in the same way we can with younger members.
Why don’t you support people who are 12 and under?
We're unable to support people who are 12 and under because our Community is tailored towards those are 13-25. This includes the safeguarding procedures we follow, our funding, and our database of external support services.
What if I’m already past my 26th birthday?
If you are already past your 26th birthday and have a discussion boards account, we will be in touch with you shortly to begin your transition outside of our Community. Alternatively, we also kindly ask that you let us know if you are past your 26th birthday by either DMing us on here or sending an email to community@themix.org.uk so that we can discuss this with you.
How come some over 25+ Community members used to be allowed to stay around but now they can’t? What’s changed?
You are right that we used to take a more case-by-case approach when it came to allowing members to remain active on Community after they turned 26. However, to be more consistent in our approaches, we are shifting to a more standardised procedure for all members.
What support is available to me throughout the Over 25s Transition Process?
As a staff team, we will aim to get in touch with yourself around 6 months, 3 months, and then 1 month before your 26th birthday so that we can have a conversation with you about what kind of support you might be looking for as you transition away from The Mix.
What will happen to my account and all my Discussion Boards posts after I leave?
We will ask you for your preferences about how you would like your account to be closed down, e.g. whether you would like your old posts to remain visible on the public forum or to be removed.
If you do choose to keep your posts visible rather than deleting them, because The Mix Discussion Boards are a publicly-accessible forum, you will still be able to read over your own posts without logging in.
How can I say goodbye to friends here on Community when I turn 26?
This is a great question, and we invite all members to make an optional goodbye post on Boards before they leave.
If you’ve been attending Group Chats too, in the weeks before you leave you're more than welcome to say your goodbyes in our group chats to your fellow peers and mods.
When you turn 26, you’ll be outside the age range for our Community, which means you’ll no longer be able to log into your current Discussion Boards account, make a new account, or access our Group Chat spaces.
Will I be ‘cut off’ suddenly?
We totally understand that moving on from The Mix Community can bring up a mix of emotions. That’s why our Community Team will check in with you via DM 6 months, 3 months, and then 1 month before your 26th birthday. We want to begin conversations early about your transition and offer support in finding alternative spaces that feel right for you.
We will also provide you with the last date that you can access our Community. This is so that you have a clear timeline of your last month and are able to say your goodbyes before you transition out of our spaces.
Why don’t you support people who are older than 25?
The Mix is a dedicated youth charity operating within the wider Mental Health Innovations organisation. Our funding is specifically allocated to providing services for young people aged 13-25, ensuring that our support, resources, and referrals are tailored to this age group. Additionally, our database of external support services is designed to meet the needs of young people within this age range. This means that we cannot meaningfully support people over the age of 25 in the same way we can with younger members.
Why don’t you support people who are 12 and under?
We're unable to support people who are 12 and under because our Community is tailored towards those are 13-25. This includes the safeguarding procedures we follow, our funding, and our database of external support services.
What if I’m already past my 26th birthday?
If you are already past your 26th birthday and have a discussion boards account, we will be in touch with you shortly to begin your transition outside of our Community. Alternatively, we also kindly ask that you let us know if you are past your 26th birthday by either DMing us on here or sending an email to community@themix.org.uk so that we can discuss this with you.
How come some over 25+ Community members used to be allowed to stay around but now they can’t? What’s changed?
You are right that we used to take a more case-by-case approach when it came to allowing members to remain active on Community after they turned 26. However, to be more consistent in our approaches, we are shifting to a more standardised procedure for all members.
What support is available to me throughout the Over 25s Transition Process?
As a staff team, we will aim to get in touch with yourself around 6 months, 3 months, and then 1 month before your 26th birthday so that we can have a conversation with you about what kind of support you might be looking for as you transition away from The Mix.
What will happen to my account and all my Discussion Boards posts after I leave?
We will ask you for your preferences about how you would like your account to be closed down, e.g. whether you would like your old posts to remain visible on the public forum or to be removed.
If you do choose to keep your posts visible rather than deleting them, because The Mix Discussion Boards are a publicly-accessible forum, you will still be able to read over your own posts without logging in.
How can I say goodbye to friends here on Community when I turn 26?
This is a great question, and we invite all members to make an optional goodbye post on Boards before they leave.
If you’ve been attending Group Chats too, in the weeks before you leave you're more than welcome to say your goodbyes in our group chats to your fellow peers and mods.
We know that we may not have covered every question you have, so we would be grateful if you could ask any other questions below and we will answer them as best we can.
This is a change in our Community, and understandably may raise lots of different feelings, so we want to hear all of your thoughts and views. Remember - every single one of your feelings are valid here. You are all welcome to use the replies to this post as a place to vent about the feelings stirred up by this adjustment.
TheMix
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does anyone know how to fix this?
i just came onto boards to discover it’s looking like this lol i have tried closing the page off then reopening etc but ive had no luck!!
it all looks normal on my laptop but not my phone for some reason:/
it all looks normal on my laptop but not my phone for some reason:/
Staying safe in the sun (for those who take medication)
I can't believe how hot the weather has been lately and apparently today is the hottest day of the week too!. 
I don't know where this post exactly belongs to be fair so let me know if I put it in the wrong place. I'd thought I'd make a thread/post about staying safe in the sun especially if anyone takes medication at the moment and breaking down some tips for staying safe during this sunny season.
I take RSSI'S or antidespressant's/other form of medication. Can the sun affect me?
Yes, for those who take RSSI's, SSI'S or any type of medication such as anti-depressants which can be setraline, fluoxetine etc, we are more prove to dehydration and overheating due to the hot climate. As someone who is on fluoxetine, I find the weather can make me feel more hotter and I am prove to overheating quite quickly. Therefore, one of my top tips is to make sure that you are drinking plenty of fluid and staying hydrated!. I know sometimes it can be hard trying to make sure we are hydrated at times even I forget to drink water too as well . I find sometimes having a reminder on a phone, or even using a water tracker can be handy. There are also water bottles you can get which measure how much you have drunk in the day to keep you on drink.
I hope everyone is enjoying the lovely weather at the moment, I know I have been. But I wish everyone a happy and safe week and weekend too. Stay hydrated.
I don't know where this post exactly belongs to be fair so let me know if I put it in the wrong place. I'd thought I'd make a thread/post about staying safe in the sun especially if anyone takes medication at the moment and breaking down some tips for staying safe during this sunny season.I take RSSI'S or antidespressant's/other form of medication. Can the sun affect me?
Yes, for those who take RSSI's, SSI'S or any type of medication such as anti-depressants which can be setraline, fluoxetine etc, we are more prove to dehydration and overheating due to the hot climate. As someone who is on fluoxetine, I find the weather can make me feel more hotter and I am prove to overheating quite quickly. Therefore, one of my top tips is to make sure that you are drinking plenty of fluid and staying hydrated!. I know sometimes it can be hard trying to make sure we are hydrated at times even I forget to drink water too as well
. I find sometimes having a reminder on a phone, or even using a water tracker can be handy. There are also water bottles you can get which measure how much you have drunk in the day to keep you on drink.I hope everyone is enjoying the lovely weather at the moment, I know I have been. But I wish everyone a happy and safe week and weekend too
. Stay hydrated. 
Amy22
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Re: Would you rather be able to play every instrument or speak every language?
I love music and already play a few instruments. There are so many I still want to learn. Music in itself is like a universal language. I'd have so much fun being able to express different emotions through various and unique instruments.
Re: Join our next Community Connectors+ April Meeting!
Hi @AnonymousToe ,
Great question! At the start of this year, the Community Champs and the Community Strategy Group merged. Ella, who was supporting both Youth Voice groups at the time, suggested Community Connectors as a new name for the joint group, and the group agreed, so we've been using that name since!
If you've got any more questions, let me know and I'll get back to you
Great question! At the start of this year, the Community Champs and the Community Strategy Group merged. Ella, who was supporting both Youth Voice groups at the time, suggested Community Connectors as a new name for the joint group, and the group agreed, so we've been using that name since!
If you've got any more questions, let me know and I'll get back to you
Anthony
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