Meg Zeenat Wamithi
| Meg Zeenat Wamithi | |
|---|---|
| Born | Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, England |
| 🏳️ Nationality | British |
| 🎓 Alma mater | Template:Alma mater (BA Philosophy, Politics & Economics) |
| 💼 Occupation | Mental health advocate, speaker, social entrepreneur |
| 📆 Years active | 2017–present |
| Known for | Founder of My Mind Matters Too; Founder & CEO of MindMapper UK |
Meg Zeenat Wamithi is a British mental health advocate, speaker and social entrepreneur. She is the founder of the youth-led mental health research and development organisation My Mind Matters Too and the founder and CEO of the youth mental health platform MindMapper UK. Her work focuses on young people’s wellbeing, peer-support networks, inclusive leadership, and lived-experience advocacy.[1][2]
Early life and education
Wamithi was born in Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, England, and grew up as part of one of the few Black families in her community.[1][3] She has said that her experiences navigating school and identity influenced her later advocacy on mental health.[4]
At age 13 she was diagnosed with depression, anxiety and anorexia, and has spoken publicly about two suicide attempts as a teenager.[1][4] She attended local state schools in Milton Keynes before enrolling at King’s College London, where she studied Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE).[2]
Career
My Mind Matters Too
In 2018, while studying at King’s College London, Wamithi founded My Mind Matters Too (MMMT), a youth-led mental health research and development company aimed at supporting transitions between education and employment for young people aged 16–24.[2][5] The organisation facilitates workshops, peer-support sessions and advocacy campaigns, and has engaged thousands of students across the UK.[2]
Her work with MMMT was profiled in The Guardian, where she contributed commentary on student mental health and the role of universities.[6] She was also featured by Roar News, King’s College London’s independent student publication, for her efforts to destigmatise conversations around mental wellbeing.[7]
MindMapper UK
Wamithi later founded MindMapper UK, an innovation hub connecting young people with mental health resources, peer coaching and wellbeing workshops.[8][9] The platform operates as a “one-stop shop” for youth mental health education and support.[10]
In 2020 she was listed among the candidates for Miss Universe Great Britain 2020, using her platform to raise awareness about mental health challenges facing young women of colour.
Speaking, consultancy and charity work
Wamithi is a keynote speaker on youth mental health, vulnerability, leadership and social change.[9][4] She has delivered talks for organisations such as Amazon, Booking.com, KPMG, Clifford Chance, Santander and the UK Department for Education.[10]
She also serves as Strategic Programmes & Innovation Lead at HFEH Mind, where she collaborates with schools and community partners on wellbeing initiatives.[11] Her work was covered by Ealing News and The Chiswick Calendar when actor Will Poulter visited local schools in partnership with HFEH Mind.[12][13][14]
Advocacy and impact
Wamithi’s advocacy centres on reframing vulnerability as a strength and encouraging intersectional approaches to mental health access.[15] She has been featured in Smiley Movement discussing youth leadership, sustainability and wellbeing, highlighting how young people can drive community transformation.[16]
She has contributed to BBC programmes including BBC London – Make a Difference, speaking about student mental health and resilience.[17] In The Voice, she discussed changing attitudes among young Black Britons toward therapy and emotional wellbeing.[18]
Her achievements have been recognised by multiple honours:
- Diana Award Roll of Honour (2019)[1]
- “Top 10 Rare Rising Stars 2019” by Rare Recruitment[19]
- King’s College London’s King’s20 Accelerator and Global Experience Award[10]
Personal life
Wamithi has spoken openly about her experiences with mental health conditions including Borderline Personality Disorder, social anxiety and anorexia.[4] She emphasises vulnerability and storytelling as tools for connection and resilience.[15]
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External links
- MindMapper UK – official website[permanent dead link]
- My Mind Matters Too – official website[permanent dead link]
- Profile at London Speaker Bureau
- Profile at Global Speakers Bureau
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Category:British social entrepreneurs
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