About Children’s Mental Health Week

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 13th Children's Mental Health Week.
Children's Mental Health Week 2025 took place from 3-9 February 2025.
What's the theme for Children's Mental Health Week 2026?
We're busy getting prepped for Children's Mental Health Week 2026 - and we'll announce the theme soon!
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About Place2Be

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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