About Children’s Mental Health Week
Place2Be launched the first-ever Children’s Mental Health Week in 2015. The week exists to empower, equip and give a voice to every child in the UK.
Now in its 10th year, we hope to encourage more people than ever to get involved in helping us reach our goal that no child or young person has to face a mental health problem alone.
Each year, the Place2Be team creates free resources for primary schools, secondary and high schools so that children of any age can take part in the week. We also have free resources for families, parents and carers so you can take part at home.
This year's theme is 'My Voice Matters'
During Children’s Mental Health Week we want all children and young people, whoever they are, and wherever they are in the world, to be able to say – and believe - “My Voice Matters”.
Watch our video with British Sign Language (BSL) interpretation
My Voice Matters is about empowering children and young people by providing them with the tools they need to express themselves.
When we feel empowered, this can have a positive impact on our wellbeing. Children and young people who feel that their voices are heard and can make a difference have a greater sense of community and self-esteem. This year, we want children of all ages, backgrounds and abilities to be empowered to work together to create a positive change for their mental health and wellbeing.
During Children’s Mental Health Week we want all children and young people, whoever they are, and wherever they are in the world, to be able to say – and believe - “My Voice Matters”.
Add yourself to our map!
We’d love for you to add your school or organisation to our map! You can see who else is taking part in Children’s Mental Health Week across the UK.
However you’re planning on taking part in giving a voice to children and young people, we’d love to hear it.
About Place2Be
Place2Be is a children’s mental health charity that provides counselling, mental health support and training in UK schools. We believe that children should not have to face mental health problems alone.
Our variety of different mental health and counselling services 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 support children and young people.
Learn more about our work