Where young people are experiencing a crisis of mental ill health, this guide provides a practical tool to navigate life’s challenges with strength and self-awareness. Created in collaboration with the children’s mental health charity Place2Be, it offers actionable strategies designed not only to support survival, but to encourage resilience, growth and fulfilment.

Centred around our ‘Four Energies Model’ this guide is infused with expert psychological insights while remaining grounded in young people’s voices. Here, we offer actionable tips to nurture:

Purpose Energy: Encouraging young people to explore meaning without pressure

Intellectual Energy: Promoting confidence through curiosity and critical thinking

Emotional Energy: Strengthening resilience through everyday habits and physical activity

People energy: Cultivating deep, real-world connections

Ultimately, we believe that by building these four energies young people will be better equipped to face uncertainty, overcome obstacles and seize opportunities. In a world that can feel overwhelming, this guide provides simple actions to help young people thrive.