Understanding the Need

In the UK today, mental health challenges are not the exception, they are the norm.

• Around 1 in 4 adults in England experiences at least one diagnosable mental health problem in any given year.
• In any given week, 1 in 5 adults reports symptoms of a common mental health problem such as anxiety or depression.
• Among children and young people aged 8 to 25, approximately 1 in 5 has a probable mental disorder.

These figures show that emotional distress, burnout, and mental overload are woven into everyday life for millions of people.

Young People & Long Waiting Times

• In 2023/24, 78,577 young people referred to CAMHS waited over a year for treatment.
• More than 34,000 waited over two years.
• Over half of young people report their mental health worsened while waiting for support.

Long waits don’t just pause support; they can actively worsen distress, reduce trust in services, and increase the risk of crisis.

Research & Learning

• Voluntary wellbeing surveys and experience studies (with informed consent)
• Analysis of stress, burnout, travel behaviour, and recovery experiences
• Continuous refinement of tools, workshops, and trips

Where appropriate, we collaborate with academics, clinicians, and public-health bodies to contribute to the growing evidence base around wellbeing, travel, and community.

Measuring Our Impact

• Access to digital reset tools
• Number of sponsored resets delivered
• Changes in self-reported stress and wellbeing
• Support provided during waiting periods
• Community engagement and return participation
• Diversity and inclusion of participants