
Mental Health Foundations
A grounded introduction to children's mental health — what typical distress looks like, what warrants concern, and how homes protect wellbeing.
Written for parents wanting to understand and protect their child's mental health.
What we'll cover.
The planned curriculum for this Foundations course. Each module is being written and reviewed to the same standard as every published Thrive course.
- Module 01
What Mental Health Means in Childhood
Development, distress and wellbeing across ages and stages.
- Module 02
Ordinary Struggle or Something More
Recognising the signals that ask for a closer look.
- Module 03
Anxiety and Low Mood
The two most common presentations, and how they show up at home.
- Module 04
Talking About Feelings
Opening conversations children can actually take part in.
- Module 05
Self-Harm, Risk and Difficult Disclosures
Responding calmly and safely to the hardest conversations.
- Module 06
Getting Help
Navigating assessment, therapy and services without losing your footing.
- Module 07
Protective Factors at Home
Sleep, movement, connection and the daily foundations of wellbeing.
- Module 08
Living Alongside a Struggling Child
Supporting your child while protecting the rest of family life.
While Foundations is being written, explore a specific challenge.
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Building Resilience
The skills of steady humans.
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Helping Children Through Grief
Support through loss, at any age.
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Self-Esteem That Lasts
Beyond praise, beyond fragility.
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Perfectionism & High Expectations
Loosen the grip, grow the person.
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Stress Management for Families
The whole-family view of stress.
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Creating Emotionally Healthy Homes
Where feelings can breathe.
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