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Are you supporting a child or teen struggling with mental health? We’re here to help.

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  • 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.
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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.

“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”

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Joanna

“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”

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Phil

Assemblies and Workshops in Schools

We believe prevention is key, which is why we also visit primary schools, delivering assemblies and workshops to build mental and emotional resilience in young people. To date, we’ve visited over 200 schools and spoken with more than 35,000 students.

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Download Our FREE Booklet

Download our FREE booklet and read about Claire Sutton’s
journey supporting her teenage daughter from self-harm
to health and happiness.

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