SKILL
Equipping every parent or carer of a young person with mental illness with
resilience, advocacy skills, and mental
health literacy so they feel confident and included in their child's recovery journey.
SUPPORT
Join more than 47,000 parents with ‘lived experience’ in our secure online community. Access our support services, including Chat & Connect.
INFORM
Access our free guides on some of the common challenges facing parents. Request more information on practitioners and local services.
REPORT OUT NOW
We're proud to launch a pivotal report that sheds light on the struggles millions of parents face while caring for children with mental health issues. This report is the first of its kind, offering an in-depth look at the lived experiences of parents across the UK.
Our research reveals the profound impact that caring for a child with poor mental health has on parents’ health, social lives, work and more. With over 2.5 million children in the UK alone affected by mental health issues, this report captures the voices of more than 600 parents who shared their personal stories and challenges.
SUPPORT FROM PARENTS WITH LIVED EXPERIENCE
Our private digital community is a safe, secure space where parents from all over the world share their experience and hold each other up. With the option to post anonymously or as yourself, the group is a safe non-judgemental space, carefully and thoughtfully moderated to ensure you get support when you need it, how you need it.
Reach out for advice, to vent, share fears and frustrations, celebrate the wins, give and receive advice or care. You will make new connections and find out you don't have to go through this alone.
STORIES
Click play, to watch our Founder Suzanne talk about why she set up Parenting Mental Health, based on her own experiences with her daughter.
And from Joanne, one of the earliest members of our Community. And how Parenting Mental Health helped support her.
When you discover you're not alone in this experience, it can be the beginning of a change for the better.
EVENTS & NEWS
JOIN US FOR AN ADVENTURE
Taking part in a fundraising event doesn’t just support Parenting Mental Health—it also brings personal fulfillment and the chance to connect with a like-minded team. In 2024, our events included conquering the Three Peaks, scaling Snowdon at sunrise, and traversing Malvern End-to-End, raising an incredible £100k to support families in need.
In 2024, our events included conquering the Three Peaks, scaling Snowdon at sunrise, and traversing Malvern End-to-End. Alongside other community projects, these efforts raised an incredible £100k to support families.
Our core events for 2025 are still to be announced, but you can explore all the amazing adventures available with our partner, Elite Adventures, by clicking the link below.
Dove Campaign | Social Media Change
Parenting Mental Health is partnering with Dove and a group of campaigning organisations to make social media safer for young people.
Social media is making kids sick. Over 8 in 10 youth mental health specialists say social media is fuelling a mental health crisis among young people. New research from the Dove Self-Esteem Project has revealed:
- 9 in 10 kids are exposed to toxic beauty content on social media. As a result, this harmful content is impacting the mental health of 1 in 2 kids.
- 9 in 10 youth mental health specialists say exposure to harmful beauty content on social media can lead to physical consequences, like disordered eating or self-harm.
Dove’s ‘Campaign for Kids Online Safety’ is taking action to support young people’s mental health.
