- 20% of young people experience a mental health problem in any given year.
- 1-in-6 young people self-harm in the UK.
- 50% of mental health problems are established by age 14.
If your child struggles with mental health, you’re not alone!
We understand how difficult this can be and we’re here to help.
We support parents of young people struggling with their mental health to play a central role in their child’s healing & recovery
9-year-old Jade was struggling with anxiety, depression, self-harm and an eating disorder.
Facing a long wait for NHS support, her parents Joel and Claire decided to do everything
they could to support her recovery.
What began as a family’s response to fill a void in support services has blossomed into the Youth Mental Health Foundation, a non-profit organisation, registered in England (ref: 13515864).
Founded by Joel and Claire Sutton, who drew from their experience supporting their daughter’s recovery, our team has now grown to include mental health professionals and academics.
We are a place where parents find practical support, guidance and community.
We’re here to empower parents to end the youth mental health crisis one family at a time.
Free online course for parents
The Horizon Plan
The Horizon Plan is our online course designed specifically for parents of children and young people struggling with emotions, behaviour and mental health. It provides step-by-step guidance that will enable you to support your child’s healing.
In-person coaching for parents
Power2Parent Groups
Do you have a child aged 8 to 17 who is struggling with their mental health?.
As parents, we can be left feeling overwhelmed and helpless, not knowing where to turn for help.
Power2Parent Groups will guide you to support your child’s recovery alongside other parents who understand your situation.
“Thank you for The Horizon Plan which has helped me enormously in recent weeks. I have literally gone from crying tears of total devastation to projecting real hope”
“The Horizon Plan has been instrumental in guiding me through a huge life challenge. It has been a guiding light for me out of dark places and has enabled me to navigate difficult situations”
The Free Genius Quiz
Gain a deeper understanding of how your child experiences the world. Discover their unique communication and learning styles and gain insight into possible triggers within their school environment + strategies to help!
Download Our Free Booklet
Follow Claire Sutton’s journey with her daughter, and learn how they overcame Jade’s mental health challenges – together. Gain insights and guidance for supporting your own child’s healing and recovery.
How can you help?
Donate To Us
There are countless parents and carers desperate to help their child through their struggles with mental health.
Your donation will help us offer free access to our online course and fully funded places in our Power2Parent Groups.
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