Awards & Press
Our true successes aren’t the ones broadcasted to the world, but the improvements we see in the families we work with. However, our work has received awards and press coverage and you’re welcome to read about these below.
Awards:
Children & Young People Now Awards – FINALIST
(August 2024)
Our co-founder Jade Sutton was shortlisted for the ‘Children’s Achievement Award’ in recognition for her ‘Reach for the Stars’ assemblies. Through her assemblies, she’s been inspiring other young people with her story to build mental health resilience, reach out for help if they need it, keep pushing forward and chase their dreams — just like she did. Click here to read more.
BBC Make A Difference Awards – WINNER
(September 2022)
Jade won the ‘Volunteer’ category for her work supporting young people’s mental health. The BBC recognised her many years of work, visiting hundreds of schools and speaking to over 35,000 young people about mental health. Click here to read more.
National Diversity Awards – FINALIST
(September 2018)
Jade was a finalist in the ‘Positive Role Model’ category for her work visiting schools and talking about her experience of mental health to build mental health resilience in young people.
TV & Radio Appearances:
BBC News (November 2022)
Jade was interviewed on the BBC news after picking up a Make a Difference Award.
Watch her interview here.
ITV News (September 2018)
Jade was interviewed about her work supporting young people’s mental health on the national television news show before attending the National Diversity Award that same evening. You can watch the interview here
BBC Short Film (September 2018)
A short film by the BBC on how Jade overcame an eating disorder and now dedicates her time to helping other young people. You can watch the film here.
‘What’s Your Story’ Documentary (February 2018)
A documentary film telling the story of how Jade struggled with mental health, but overcame it by helping others with her experience. You can watch the documentary here.
BBC Radio (February 2024)
Jade was interviewed on BBC Devon Radio about what winning the BBC’s Make a Difference Volunteer Award had done for the YMHF’s profile and impact. Listen to her interview here.
BBC Radio (January 2024)
Jade was interviewed about her work supporting young people’s mental health and setting up the YMHF as a non-profit organisation. Listen to her interview here.
BBC Radio Devon (September 2022)
Jade was interviewed on BBC Radio about her neurodiversity, struggles with mental health and mission of supporting young people’s mental health by sharing her story. Listen to the interview here.
Radio Wey (September 2022)
Jade was interviewed about her working supporting young people’s mental health. Listen to the interview here.
BBC Website (September 2022)
Jade was interviewed immediately after coming off stage from winning the Make a Difference Awards. Watch the interview here.
Press & Magazines:
Press & Journal News (November 2021)
Our co-founder Claire Sutton was written about in the article: ‘I found strength I didn’t know I had’: Mum helps other parents after realising her daughter was self-harming. Click here to read the article.
Education Today Magazine (April 2019)
An editorial piece on the positive impact our school assemblies and workshops have on school pupil mental health. You can read the article here.
QA Education Magazine (September 2017)
Jade was interviewed about her work building mental health resilience in school children. Read the article here.