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Mental Health Support and Youth Wellbeing in Birmingham & the West Midlands.

At Inspiring Futures Media, we’re committed to improving emotional wellbeing across Birmingham and the West Midlands — especially for young people and underserved communities. Through powerful campaigns, healing stories, and accessible digital tools, we’re here to inspire change, offer support, and amplify voices that need to be heard.

“We create the foundation. The movement gives it meaning. Because the cost of silence is too high — and every voice deserves to be heard.”

What We Do!

Campaigns that Drive Awareness & Change

We launch locally-focused awareness campaigns that tackle real issues — from anxiety and depression to identity, trauma, and systemic barriers. These campaigns are designed in collaboration with West Midlands schools, communities, and creatives.

Books That Support Healing

Our books are used by educators, therapists, and families across Birmingham to start meaningful conversations about healing, growth, and mental health. They’re culturally relevant and written for real lives.

Digital Tools for Real-World Support

Our trauma-informed tools — from self-help apps to interactive journals — are designed to meet young people where they are, online or in-person, with resources they can trust.

Who We Support in the West Midlands

We focus on serving:

  • Young people in Birmingham, Coventry, Wolverhampton, and surrounding areas

  • BIPOC and LGBTQ+ communities

  • Students, educators, and caregivers

  • People affected by trauma, poverty, or marginalisation

We work closely with schools, youth centres, and health professionals in the region to make sure our resources are making a tangible impact.

Local Help and Support Lines

If you or someone you know needs support, please reach out to these trusted services in Birmingham and the West Midlands:

Urgent Help

  • Samaritans (24/7 support): Call 116 123

  • NHS Mental Health Helpline (West Midlands): Call 0800 008 6516 (24/7)

Youth Support

  • Kooth (Online Mental Health Support for 11-25s):www.kooth.com

  • Pause (Forward Thinking Birmingham): Drop-in or call 0207 841 4470

  • The Mix (Support for under 25s): Call 0808 808 4994 or visit www.themix.org.uk

LGBTQ+ Support

  • Birmingham LGBT Centre:www.blgbt.org

  • Switchboard LGBTQ+ Helpline: Call 0800 0119 100

School & College Mental Health Help

  • Speak to your school's pastoral team or college wellbeing officer

  • Ask your GP for a referral to CAMHS (Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services)

Let’s Build a Healthier Future Together

Mental health is a community effort. Whether you’re a teacher in Birmingham, a young person in Coventry, or a mental health advocate in Wolverhampton — we invite you to join us in creating emotionally safer spaces for all.

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Inspiring Futures Media.

Mental Health, Resilience & Hope.

Inspiring Futures Media is the creative foundation behind The Cost of Silence®, a powerful movement dedicated to mental health awareness, bullying prevention, suicide support, and emotional healing — through books, campaigns, and connection.

“We create the foundation. The movement gives it meaning. Because the cost of silence is too high — and every voice deserves to be heard.”

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Who We Are?

Inspiring Futures Media is the professional organisation and publishing house that powers campaigns, books, and digital tools to support emotional wellbeing.

At the heart of our work is: The Cost of Silence®

Our registered trademark and emotional movement — dedicated to helping people, especially youth, speak up, get help, and heal.

Everything we do flows through this mission:

"The cost of silence is too high. Let’s give every voice the power to be heard."
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Why Our Mission Matters!

1 in 6 children has a diagnosable mental health condition

  • 1 in 3 young people has experienced cyberbullying

  • Suicide is among the leading causes of death for people under 25

Despite growing awareness, far too many still suffer in silence. Whether it’s emotional pain, bullying, anger, or suicidal thoughts — the silence around these issues is costing us lives.

We created Inspiring Futures Media and The Cost of Silence® to break that silence with real, relatable, life-saving tools.

 The Cost of Silence® doesn’t just affect individuals — it affects families, schools, and entire communities. Our mission is to speak where others stay silent, and to help others do the same.”
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Our Mental Health Support Books.

Explore our collection of books designed to guide, comfort, and empower readers facing emotional challenges.

It’s Okay Not to Be OK

A supportive guide for anyone pretending to be fine. You don’t have to hide your feelings — this book gives you space to be real.

It’s OK to Struggle

You’re not failing. You’re surviving. This book offers honest stories and tools for people facing emotional or mental health struggles.

The Light Within the Darkness

A book of hope — poetry, short reflections, and insights for anyone looking for light in their darkest moments.

🛒 Available now from Inspiring Futures Media.
Perfect for: parents, teens, teachers, therapists, support workers.

“Through powerful publishing and purpose-driven work, we’re turning silence into stories — and stories into change.”
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Our Vision.

  • We envision a world where silence no longer hides pain, and every voice has the power to be heard.

  • At Inspiring Futures Media, we build platforms that publish truth, design with purpose, and deliver powerful stories that change lives. Through our movement, The Cost of Silence®, we give voice to those who’ve been silenced — by fear, by stigma, by struggle.

  • We are working toward a future where:

  • Emotional health is treated with the same urgency as physical health

  • Struggling is understood as part of the human experience — not a weakness

  • Young people feel safe to speak, and parents feel equipped to support them

  • Silence doesn’t isolate — it invites conversation, healing, and change

  • Stories are not just told — they’re used to save lives

"The cost of silence is too high. We’re here to change the narrative — one book, one voice, one future at a time."
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Join the Movement.

Whether you're a parent, teacher, professional, or young person — you are not alone.

Take the first step:

"We don't need perfect words — just honest ones. Join the movement to end the silence."

Inspiring Futures Media is more than a publisher — we are a voice for those who have been silenced. Through books, campaigns, and education, we support mental health, prevent bullying, and guide people from darkness into light.

Because the cost of silence is too high. Let’s break it — together.

Get in Touch

Whether you're reaching out for support, collaboration, book orders, school resources, or just to share your story — we’re listening. Every message matters. Every voice counts.

Email Us

Email us at: info@inspiringfuturesmedia.com

Call Us

Feel free to reach out at 07427 872000 for any questions or support.

Visit Us

Office 1, Izabella House, 24-26 Regent Place, City Centre, Birmingham, B1 3NJ.