MINDSTARS CIC, based in North Tyneside, was founded in 2020 to alleviate the mental health crisis our children are facing. We have a wonderful team behind us who are all passionate about making a societal change in the way we approach mental health with our children.
Recent reports highlight that 1 in 6 children are likely to have a mental health problem and children in the UK are having to wait up to 2 years to access support through the NHS and CAHMS services. This a stark reminder of the mental health crisis we are in.
The UK was already struggling to meet demand prior to the pandemic, and COVID-19 has resulted in a significant increase in mental health disorders in children and young people. We are here to help.
Proactive and preventative support and intervention from an early age is key to prevent mental health problems in later life and results in better outcomes in health, education, employment, education, and relationships.
This is what Mindstars are about.
Mindstars’ qualified and motivated team of professionals provide vital proactive mental health education, support, and advice, aimed at lowering or removing the barriers that mental health issues create.
Families: We are here for you. From parenting mental health 10-week programmes, and 1-1 sessions, supporting your children, or providing emergency food parcels to period poverty support.
Children aged 5-16: We are dedicated to supporting primary school children to gain the skills needed to avoid long term mental health problems. From our 10-week mental health intervention programme, resources,, social prescribing and events.
Schools: We provide primary schools nationwide with digital mental health workshops and printed resources for a full school wellbeing approach.
We believe NO child should be left until crisis point before accessing support.
We are members of the Mental Health Alliance. You can read more about it here.
