What is the i-THRIVE framework?

The Thrive Partnership has adopted the i-THRIVE framework into their approach to supporting children, young people, and families with their emotional health and wellbeing.

The framework was originally developed by a collaboration of authors from the Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust and the Anna Freud National Centre for Children and Families in 2014.

The i-THRIVE framework is an integrated, person-centred and needs-led approach to delivering mental health services for children, young people and families. This means that mental health needs are defined by children, young people and their families, alongside professionals, through shared decision making.

Emphasis is placed on the promotion of mental health and wellbeing across the whole population. Children, young people and their families are empowered through active involvement in decisions about their care, which is fundamental to the approach.

Aims of the i-THRIVE framework

The i-THRIVE framework aims to:

• talk about mental health and wellbeing support using a common language that everyone understands.

• focus on joined-up working between services to ensure a collaborative and consistent approach to every child and young person’s care.

• think about the mental health and wellbeing needs of children, young people and families through five different needs-based groupings, including: 

  • Getting Advice

  • Signposting

  • Getting Help

  • Getting More Help

  • Getting Risk Support