WHo is it for?

ThinkWell is for all young people aged 13+.  We have different versions of ThinkWell to suit the age, ability and setting of young people.  There are KS3, KS4 and KS5 versions for young people in school. We have a ThinkWell version for young people in youth groups, colleges, PRUs and other out-of-school settings.  

ThinkWell is also differentiated for the abilities of young people with stretch and challenge extension activities and simplified versions of tasks.  We cater for young people with SEN and ESOL requirements

Why does this age group need this kind of support?

There is a real need to get young people talking about their mental health. 

We think that schools, colleges and youth groups across the country are doing excellent work starting conversations about mental health.  However, with up to 3 young people in every class of 30 being affected by mental health issues, we think that there needs to be extra support.  Early intervention is crucial in addressing mental health issues. 

We passionately believe that mental health education should be provided to all young people before they reach a point of crisis. We think that teachers and youth workers already have busy, demanding workloads and that expecting them to be experts in mental health isn’t realistic.  

Recent statistics suggest young people are increasingly isolated and many do not know where to turn for help with their thoughts and feelings.

45% of young people don't know where to go for help tackling personal problems

67% of young people feel lonely and isolated due to problems they have faced now or have faced previously

1 in 5 young people have had suicidal thoughts

(Connected Generation Report 2015 - survey of 5,000 young people aged 13-24 across the UK) 

Studies show that pupils with better health and wellbeing are likely to achieve better academically

(Public Health England, 2014)

‘Children with higher levels of emotional, behavioural, social and school wellbeing on average have higher levels of academic achievement and are more engaged in school, both concurrently and in later years’

(Department for Education)

90% of children experience stigma and discrimination as a result of a mental health issue

(Children and Young People Programme Development, 2012)