1 in 5 UK children have a probable mental health disorder. (NHS Digital, 2024)

82% of UK parents have shown signs of parental burnout. (Action for Children, 2024)

2 out of 3 parents take time off work due to children's mental health needs. (Nutfield Trust, 2024)

50% of mental health disorders are established by age 14. (Mental Health Foundation, 2024)

Nearly half of children referred to mental health services in the UK are under 13 years old. (Children's Commissioner Report, 2024)

Family mental health and wellbeing support in the palm of your hand.

Used by families, professionals & organisations, health services & local authorities and businesses lumin&us® supports parents and carers of 3 to 12 year olds who:

  • would like to provide their children with lifelong tools and strategies for good mental health and wellbeing
  • are looking for ways to deepen and strenghten relationships with their children
  • worried they’re not being the kind of parent they’d like to be
  • feel stressed, anxious or overwhelmed by parenting
  • are worried about their children’s mental health or anxiety
  • are struggling to make sense of their children’s behaviours
  • have adopted or fostered children
  • have suffered a loss, such as separation, divorce or a bereavement
  • are awaiting support, a diagnosis of neurodivergence or an educational health care plan (EHCP)

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