In October 2001, the Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities convened a committee of inquiry on meeting the mental health needs of people with learning disabilities aged 13 to 25.

Representing all parts of the UK, the committee considered a range of oral and written evidence: focus groups' feedback, forms completed by young people with learning disabilities and professionals, presentations by family carers, professionals and researchers, reports of visits by committee members, family stories and several commissioned papers.

A report, Count Us In that aims to promote the mental health and emotional well-being of young people with learning disabilities was written. The report addresses ways of supporting young people to be emotionally strong, through education, support for young people with learning disabilities and their families, friendships and advocacy. Issues such as bullying and abuse are also examined. It also explores ways services should work together to respond to the needs of those young people who experience mental health problems.