Poor mental health has recently been identified as a serious public health concern in Northern ireland.

The Youth Wellbeing Prevalence Survey commissioned in 2020, revealed that the rates of anxiety and depression are around 25% higher in our child and youth population, in comparison to other UK nations, 1 in 8 children and young people in Northern Ireland experience emotional difficulties. The survey confirmed a similar trend in the adult population in Northern Ireland;

We are in the process of applying for grants; given the alarming data produced by the above survey, we agreed to focus our application on securing funding to support and improve the mental health and emotional well-being of our parents/carers and children.