In the UK, one in five children have a probable mental health disorder.
Last year, Action for Children spent 59,148 hours supporting children and young people with their mental health and wellbeing.
Our services include intensive one-to-one support and counselling, as well as group work and practical confidence-building activities.
We know there are many other children who are suffering. And we need you to reach them. With your help, we could provide intensive one-to-one support to a child suffering from mental health issues.
Will you stop a child from being broken by sadness?
Children who are hungry are more likely to experience mental health problems. This is only worsening with the rising cost of living.
“It was heartbreaking to realise a 10 year old was worrying about the cost of living.”
Natasha, Action for Children supported parent
50% of those with lifetime mental health problems first experience symptoms by the age of 14. And that’s why we focus our work on early intervention - not waiting until there’s a serious problem.
“Jack is the eldest so understands more, he knows what's going on. He gets stressed, because he goes in the cupboards and can see when things are running low.”
Angela, Action for Children supported parent
Action for Children helps children and young people to build the mental resilience they need to cope with life's many pressures. We provide intensive one-to-one support and counselling, as well as group work and confidence building activities, tailoring all support to help young people to face their own challenges.
Together, we can support even more children and young people on their journey to better mental health.
