There was a moment in Jade’s recent BBC Radio Devon interview where you could truly hear her heart for this work. She isn’t just a “Make a Difference” award winner; she is a vital light for families navigating the dark.
Listen to her interview here:
In our Power2Parent course, Jade plays a role that is simply irreplaceable. While parents often feel like they are looking at their child’s struggle through a locked door, Jade opens a window. By sharing her own perspective on emotions and mental health, she gives parents a view from the inside—helping them understand the “why” behind the behaviors they are so desperate to help with.
As Jade mentioned to the BBC, the wait for professional help can be 18 months or more. In that time, parents feel a deep sense of desperation. Jade’s honesty and her ability to explain the young person’s perspective gives those parents the “Aha!” moments they need to reconnect with their child. She isn’t just volunteering; she’s helping parents find the key to supporting their own children.
Jade, we are so incredibly grateful for the way you selflessly share your world to help others understand theirs. 🧡
Are you looking for ways to support your child? If you are navigating a mental health struggle with a young person, please know you don’t have to do it alone.
We are here to help you build that bridge of understanding.
- Join our Power2Parent course: Learn more about our upcoming in-person and Zoom sessions here: https://youthmentalhealthfoundation.org/power2parent/
- Start today with The Horizon Plan: Our free-to-access online course for parents: https://support.youthmentalhealthfoundation.org/offers/JceRz66o/checkout
- Explore our resources: Find more guidance on our website: https://youthmentalhealthfoundation.org/