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About Children’s Mental Health Week

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What is Children's Mental Health Week?

Children's Mental Health Week is an annual mental health awareness week launched by children's mental health charity, Place2Be. The week exists to empower, equip and give a voice to all children and young people in the UK.

When is Children's Mental Health Week 2026?

Children's Mental Health Week 2026 will take place from 9-15 February 2026. The week launched back in 2015 and we celebrate it every February. Mark your calendars and join us in marking the 12th Children's Mental Health Week. 

What's the theme for Children's Mental Health Week 2026?

The official theme for Children's Mental Health Week 2026 is 'This is My Place'

We know that our sense of belonging as individuals, in our friendships, in school, and in communities plays a vital role in our mental health and wellbeing.

To know our place and really feel part of our environment is a basic human need. It can have powerful and long-lasting impacts in lots of areas of our lives, including our physical and mental health, education, employment and relationships. When we feel that we belong, it empowers us to contribute to the world and make a real difference. 

This year, Place2Be’s Children’s Mental Health Week will aim to support the groups and systems surrounding our children. We'll encourage peers, families, schools and communities to create inclusive and nurturing environments, where children and young people feel they belong and can say "This is My Place".

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About Place2Be

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Place2Be is a children’s mental health charity who have provided counselling, mental health support and training in UK schools since 1994. We believe that children should not have to face mental health problems alone.

Our range of different mental health and counselling services are based on our 30 years' experience working with schools and pupils, and are available for schools across the UK. We also offer mental health training for school staff, support for parents and families, as well as counselling qualifications for anyone wanting to become a counsellor.

Place2Be equips people with the skills and experience they need to help and transform the lives of children and young people.

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If you've got a question about the week, any fundraising, or would like to let us know how you're taking part, get in touch with us!

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