Across the UK, over 1 million children already have a diagnosable mental health condition, and that number is only likely to rise. It’s a difficult situation, but it’s not hopeless.
With funding from BBC Children in Need, local charities and organisations are finding innovative ways to tackle what many are calling a crisis in children’s mental health and emotional wellbeing.
Parent Zone is just one of those organisations. They exist to improve outcomes for children in a digital world – so that children can be safer, resilient and educated for a digital future. With funding from BBC Children in Need, they’ve created a brand-new app, called Ollee.
“Ollee is a digital friend that supports parent and child communication, particularly around what can be difficult topics,” says Lucy, Partnerships Manager at Parent Zone. “Ollee supports a child’s and a family’s emotional wellbeing by promoting discussion and enabling children to express themselves. It’s designed to help children reflect on how they feel.”
So far, Ollee has proved popular with families, receiving over 1,000 downloads in one day. The positive impact is already starting to show.
The Ollee app is free to download and available on Apple and Android devices. To find out more about including information about how to download Ollee, follow this link: