Support for parents & carers
External UK information and support for parents and carers, including low mood and depression.
YoungMinds Parents Helpline
Information, advice, emotional support and signposting for parents and carers concerned about a child or young person's mental health.
Call: 0808 802 5544
Monday, Thursday and Friday: 9.30am–4pm. Tuesday and Wednesday: 9.30am–6pm.
YoungMinds Parents Helpline is not a crisis service.
Official sourceNHS — Supporting a child or young person with mental-health needs
Official NHS information for parents and carers about accessing support for a young person's mental health and looking after themselves.
Official sourceNHS — Depression in children and young people
Official NHS information for parents and carers about depression in children and young people and how to access further support.
Official sourceThese are external services and information, provided by independent organisations. They are not provided by Insightful Parenting, and no endorsement, partnership or affiliation is implied. Support information last checked: August 2026.
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