building awareness, resilience and curiosity
save our smiles
in young people
building awareness,
resilience and curiosity
save our smiles
in young people
The Challenge We Face
In today's fast-paced world, young people face unprecedented challenges to their mental well-being. The landscape of mental health has transformed dramatically, with new pressures emerging from social media, digital connectivity, and global events like the pandemic.Traditional interventions alone are no longer sufficient. We need innovative approaches that equip our youth with the tools they need to navigate this complex world and build lasting resilience.
The Challenge We Face
In today's fast-paced world, young people face unprecedented challenges to their mental well-being. The landscape of mental health has transformed dramatically, with new pressures emerging from social media, digital connectivity, and global events like the pandemic.Traditional interventions alone are no longer sufficient. We need innovative approaches that equip our youth with the tools they need to navigate this complex world and build lasting resilience.
Current Statistics
1 in 6
young people aged 16-24 face common mental health issues
20%
of adolescents experience mental health problems annually
70%
of young people don't receive early intervention
75%
of mental health issues manifest by age 24
Current Statistics
1 in 6
young people aged 16-24 face common mental health issues
20%
of adolescents experience mental health problems annually
70%
of young people don't receive early intervention
75%
of mental health issues manifest by age 24
Early Intervention
By age 14, half of all mental health issues have already taken hold. Early intervention is crucial, yet access to support remains a significant challenge.
Modern Challenges
From cyberbullying to social isolation, today's youth face unique obstacles that require new approaches and solutions.
Path Foward
Building mental resilience offers a sustainable solution, empowering young people to navigate challenges and find their own path to well-being.
Early Intervention
By age 14, half of all mental health issues have already taken hold. Early intervention is crucial, yet access to support remains a significant challenge.
Modern Challenges
From cyberbullying to social isolation, today's youth face unique obstacles that require new approaches and solutions.
Path Foward
Building mental resilience offers a sustainable solution, empowering young people to navigate challenges and find their own path to well-being.
The ASPIRE Framework
Accountable
Taking ownership of your journey means acknowledging both successes and setbacks. Being accountable involves making conscious choices, following through on commitments, and understanding that personal growth requires active participation and responsibility.
Supported
No one succeeds alone. Being supported means building and maintaining meaningful connections with others who can provide guidance, encouragement, and help during challenging times. It's about creating a network that strengthens your resilience.
Purposeful
Living with purpose means identifying and pursuing meaningful goals that align with your values. It's about understanding your direction in life and making intentional choices that move you toward your aspirations while contributing to something larger than yourself.
Inspired
Finding inspiration means staying open to new ideas and possibilities. It's about discovering what motivates you, learning from others' experiences, and maintaining enthusiasm for personal growth even when faced with challenges.
Resilient
Resilience is the ability to bounce back from setbacks and adapt to change. It involves developing emotional strength, learning from experiences, and maintaining optimism while facing life's challenges. It's about getting back up stronger each time you fall.
Educated
Continuous learning is key to personal development. Being educated means seeking knowledge, developing new skills, and understanding yourself and others better. It's about growing through both formal education and life experiences.
Awareness
Turning Point
"Turning Points" is a powerful 3-minute film that connects today's youth with stories of resilience from contemporary British icons they admire. Through authentic accounts of struggles faced between ages 14-25 by leading figures in music, sport, entertainment, and science, the film builds emotional bridges to a present-day story of a young person navigating social media, identity, and COVID-19 challenges. By witnessing relatable journeys of resilience, viewers discover their own capacity for emotional strength and growth.
My Turning Point
A powerful digital platform showcasing 20-second, unscripted revelations from the UK's most inspiring voices. Watch leading figures from sport, music, business, entertainment and beyond share that crucial moment between ages 14-25 that changed their mindset and shaped their future. Through authentic, relatable stories of challenge and change, we're building a living library of hope that shows young people they're not alone in their journey.
Awareness
Turning Point
"Turning Points" is a powerful 3-minute film that connects today's youth with stories of resilience from contemporary British icons they admire. Through authentic accounts of struggles faced between ages 14-25 by leading figures in music, sport, entertainment, and science, the film builds emotional bridges to a present-day story of a young person navigating social media, identity, and COVID-19 challenges. By witnessing relatable journeys of resilience, viewers discover their own capacity for emotional strength and growth.
My Turning Point
A powerful digital platform showcasing 20-second, unscripted revelations from the UK's most inspiring voices. Watch leading figures from sport, music, business, entertainment and beyond share that crucial moment between ages 14-25 that changed their mindset and shaped their future. Through authentic, relatable stories of challenge and change, we're building a living library of hope that shows young people they're not alone in their journey.
Delivery
TherApp.ai
TherApp.ai is your personalised mental wellness companion, thoughtfully designed for young people aged 14-24. Track your mood, learn vital coping strategies, and access support whenever you need it most. With daily check-ins, guided activities, and round-the-clock crisis support, we're here to help you understand and manage your mental wellbeing. Developed with mental health professionals, TherApp.ai provides early intervention tools and support—anytime, anywhere, at your fingertips.
Teacher Training Programme
The ‘ASPIRE Framework’ Teacher Training Programme; equips teachers with the expertise needed to deliver six essential modules to their students: Accountability, Support, Purpose, Inspiration, Resilience and Education. Through interactive workshops, practical demonstrations and peer learning, teachers master the framework's core principles and gain skills to implement these in their classrooms. The programme includes mentoring support and quarterly refresh sessions, enabling teachers to create inclusive environments that foster student growth.
Our Team
Guy Jacobs - Founder
Paul Fuggle - Strategic Advisor
Georgie Croft - Managing Director
Guy Jacobs - Founder
Paul Fuggle - Strategic Advisor
Georgie Croft - Managing Director
Our Team / Guy Jacobs
Guy Jacobs - Founder
Guy is an experienced therapist with more than 25 years working with teenagers and young adults.Over the past decade the problems young people face has become increasingly serious and challenging, and Guy regularly works with young people to address cyberbullying, gender identity struggles and the effects of pandemic lockdowns.What makes Guy's approach unique is that he helps young individuals not just cope with these problems but learn from them. He believes in building resilience, resourcefulness, and inner strength to tackle both current and future challenges head-on.Guy is highly qualified in various therapeutic and psychological approaches including Neuro-Linguistic Programming and Hypnosis. By blending these techniques, he offers people who are struggling, the opportunity to take control of their inner world and shape a future where they feel empowered, excited, and focused. Many of the people Guy has worked with have gone on to become leaders in fields such as education, sports, media, law, and finance.Beyond his professional life, Guy is a dedicated father to three boys. He's passionate about empowering not only his own children but also other young people to find joy in life and discover happiness even in the face of challenges that may bring others down.
Our Team / Paul Fuggle
Paul Fuggle - Strategic Advisor
Paul Fuggle serves as Strategic Adviser to SOS, where his extensive background in high-level business strategy and operational efficiency provides crucial guidance for TherApp.ai's growth trajectory and the strategic implementation of the Turning Points video awareness campaign. His two decades of experience in creating and executing successful business strategies brings valuable oversight to SOS's mental health initiatives.Drawing from his experience in building a successful technology business and delivering multi-million pound projects across various sectors, Paul provides strategic direction for SOS's market positioning and service delivery. His expertise in managing complex, multi-location projects supports SOS's vision for expanding mental health support accessibility.As a seasoned business consultant and co-founder of Clear Focus Consulting, Paul's strategic insights help shape SOS's organisational development and market presence. His focus on helping organisations achieve sustainable growth while prioritising wellbeing aligns perfectly with SOS's mission to transform mental health support through technology and awareness campaigns.
Our Team / Georgie Croft
Georgie Croft - Managing Director
Georgie Croft serves as a key member of the SOS leadership team, working alongside Guy Jacobs to guide the strategic development and operational direction of its services, including TherApp.ai and the Turning Points video series that raises mental health awareness and showcases the app's support capabilities.With over 25 years of experience in PR, marketing, and customer relations, Georgie brings valuable insights to SOS. Her extensive background in healthcare and medical PR has equipped her with a deep understanding of how to effectively communicate sensitive health-related information to diverse audiences. Her experience in supporting new business start-ups has proven invaluable in forming and structuring this digital mental health platform.As patron of The Red Rose Theatre Company, a Suffolk-based not-for-profit organisation, Georgie supports young people and adults facing various challenges through creative arts engagement. This work enhances her understanding of vulnerable populations and the importance of accessible mental health support.