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, YOUR’E NOT ALONE
We understand how difficult this time is and we are here to support you to play a central role in your child’s healing and recovery.
Read through our website to find out how we can support you.
In 2013, Claire & Joel Sutton discovered their 9-year-old daughter, Jade, was struggling with anxiety, depression, self-harm and an eating disorder. Facing a long wait for NHS support, they dedicated themselves to supporting Jade’s 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). Led by Claire Sutton, who drew from her own experience supporting her daughter’s recovery, and since developed by leading mental health professionals. We are a place where parents find practical support, guidance and community.
Free online course for parents
The Horizon Plan
The Horizon Plan is our online course designed specifically for parents of young people struggling with mental health. Developed by Claire Sutton, this course provides clarity and step-by-step guidance so you can support your child’s healing journey. Best of all, it’s available to parents worldwide, with modules released gradually for ongoing support.
Live in-person support groups
Support Groups for Parents
Our live support groups are delivered both in person fortnightly and weekly via zoom. They are lead by a parent with lived experience together with a professional physiotherapist or family therapist. The groups run for an entire year (minus school holidays) and all participants work through The Horizon Plan step by step supporting each other along the way. This group has become a life-line for many.
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
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