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Children’s Mental Health Week 2024 raises over £68,000 for Place2Be
Schools, organisations, and individuals took part in Children's Mental Health Week, helping raise £68,000 for Place2Be.
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Young people urge the Prime Minister to commit to long-term funding for in-school mental health services
Place2Be joined students from our partner school, Ark King Solomon Academy, calling for mental health support in schools.
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“My Voice Matters”: a look back at Children’s Mental Health Week 2024
This year, we encouraged children and young people to use their voices and share what matters to them during the Week.
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Mental health leaders call for more investment in school-based mental health support
In a joint letter to the Department of Health and Social Care, we're calling for investment in school-based support.
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Listening Louder, Beyond the Silence
Fiona Fearon, Policy and Projects Manager at NGA, speaks about the importance of adults listening earnestly to children.
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My Voice Matters: children express what matters to them
Pupils at Grangetown Primary School in Wales took part in some of Place2Be’s Children’s Mental Health Week class activities.
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My Voice Matters: young people on the internet, social media and mental health
In this blog for Safer Internet Day, young people share their thoughts on the internet, social media and mental health.
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55% of young people face barriers in accessing mental health support
New data released by Place2Be has revealed that 55% of young people say they face barriers in seeking mental health support.
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6 ways to support children with worries around schoolwork and exams
We’ve shared some tips on how to support children and young people with worries around schoolwork and exams.
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Schools alone can’t support children’s mental health
Policy experts: it's clear the government must invest in specialist provision to back up the good work being done by schools.
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Sesame Street’s Elmo encourages children to ‘Celebrate The Day’
In a video created for the week, Sesame Street character Elmo and Place2Be Ambassador YolanDa Brown celebrate the day.
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Children's Mental Health Week: Stars offer advice on how young people can use their voice
BAFTA Young Presenters sit down with film, TV, and sports stars to reflect on this year’s theme ‘My Voice Matters’.
news childrensmentalhealthweek-news baftakids-news schools-news parenting-news January 29, 2024
Children's Mental Health Week 2024: resources available now
With just over 3 months until the week, we're excited to release our free resources to help everyone get involved.
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Place2Be announces theme for Children’s Mental Health Week 2024
Place2Be wants all children and young people to be able to say – and believe - “My Voice Matters”.
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Young Voices to support Place2Be’s Children’s Mental Health Week 2024
Young Voices has selected Place2Be as its charity partner for another year, following two successful years of partnership.
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Children’s Mental Health Week 2023 raises over £82,000 for Place2Be
Schools, organisations and individuals took part, organising Dress to Express Days, sponsored swims, bake sales and more.
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Schools and communities across the UK connect for Children’s Mental Health Week 2023
The theme of Children’s Mental Health Week 2023 was Let’s Connect, and we encouraged people to make meaningful connections.
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Welsh Deputy Minister for Mental Health and Wellbeing visits Place2Be partner school
The Minister met with pupils and staff at the school to hear how they promote positive mental health and wellbeing.
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Let’s Connect: the role of school connectedness in mental health
Charlotte Tripp, Jennifer Saxton and Professor Tamsin Ford of The University of Cambridge discuss school connectedness.
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Schools can’t be left to support children’s mental health alone
Place2Be and NAHT’s explore the role that schools play in supporting children’s mental health.
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Mental health leaders urge decision makers to prioritise children's mental health
In a letter to The Telegraph, Place2Be and leaders from across the sector call for decision makers to be ambitious.
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Let’s connect and support young people’s mental health
Our CEO shares how Place2Be hopes to tackle inequalities to better support young people's mental health.
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Stars from across film, TV and radio share top tips for kids and teens
BAFTA's Let's Connect series features BAFTA Young Presenters in conversation with stars from across TV, film, and radio.
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The Princess of Wales discusses the importance of connections
Place2Be's Royal Patron met with primary school children to discuss the importance of supporting children’s mental health.
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Are you ready for the Taskmaster Education Treasure Hunt?
Taskmaster Education’s Treasure Hunt for Children’s Mental Health Week kicks off on Monday 6 February.
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5 ways to support your child to make friends
Place2Be’s Programme Leader for Family Work, Judah Racham, shares some tips on how to support with children with friendships.
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78% of children who seek support feel anxious socially
New figures reveal that nearly 78% of young people supported by Place2Be have experienced anxiety in social situations.
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Young people open up on the impact of connections on their mental health
In exclusive interviews with Josh Smith, young people discuss the impact of Covid and social media on their mental health.
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How schools can take part in both Children’s Mental Health Week and Safer Internet Day
Place2Be and Childnet share some ideas on how schools can take part in both campaigns in February.
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Children's Mental Health Week 2023: resources available now
With less than 3 months until the week, we're excited to release our free resources to help everyone get involved.
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Taskmaster Education partners with Place2Be for Children’s Mental Health Week
The partnership will get children across the country puzzle and problem solving during the week.
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Place2Be announces theme for Children's Mental Health Week 2023
This year's theme, Let's Connect, is about making meaningful connections for all.
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Children’s Mental Health Week 2022 raises over £208,000 for Place2Be
We want to say a huge thank you to everyone who took part in the week and helped raise over £208,000 for Place2Be.
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Look back at Children’s Mental Health Week 2022
This years' theme was Growing Together, and we explored the different ways that we can grow, and help others to do so too.
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Five hopes for children's mental health
Professor Tamsin Ford and Dr Ariadna Albajara Saenz share their hopes for improving children’s mental health.
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Wellbeing Well: how primary school pupils look after their wellbeing
Some pupils took part in our 'Wellbeing Well' activity and shared the different ways they look after their wellbeing.
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The joy of plants
Place2Be Champion and horticulturalist, Jamie Butterworth, reflects on his own growth for Children's Mental Health Week.
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Growth through adversity
Place2Be Counsellors Angelica McMillan and Marjorie Reid reflect on supporting a school community after the Grenfell Fire.
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Children’s reflections on the pandemic
For Children’s Mental Health Week, Year 6 pupils at Lavender Primary School created posters about the impact of the pandemic.
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5 ways to grow with your child
Judah Racham, Place2Be’s Family Lead, shares his advice on growing, learning and adapting, as parents as carers.
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The Duchess of Cambridge to read CBeebies Bedtime Story for Children’s Mental Health Week
Place2Be's Royal Patron, The Duchess of Cambridge, is to read a CBeebies Bedtime Story to mark Children’s Mental Health Week.
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Watch our Children’s Mental Health Week 2022 assemblies with BAFTA Kids
We’ve teamed up with BAFTA Kids to create two virtual assemblies for Children’s Mental Health Week 2022.
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School staff witness an increase in pupil anxiety, low self-esteem and depression
A new poll of educational professionals, released by Place2Be and NAHT, reveals the impact of the pandemic felt in schools.
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Line-ups for Children's Mental Health Week 2022 virtual assemblies revealed
We've teamed up with BAFTA Kids to create two virtual assemblies for Children’s Mental Health Week 2022.
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Children’s Mental Health Week 2022 - Growth Stories available now
In exclusive interviews with Place2Be Ambassador Josh Smith, familiar faces from TV, music and sport share their stories.
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Place2Be announces theme for Children’s Mental Health Week 2022
The theme for next year's Children's Mental Health Week is 'Growing Together'.
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Children's Mental Health Week 2021 wins highly commended at the 2021 Purpose Awards
Place2Be is delighted to have been highly commended in the NGO Best Health Cause Campaign category at the Purpose Awards.
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Children’s Mental Health Week raises over £63,000 for Place2Be
Hundreds of schools, organisations and individuals took part in the week and helped raise vital funds for Place2Be.
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Look back at Children’s Mental Health Week 2021
This year's Children's Mental Health Week theme was Express Yourself. We share some of the highlights of the week.
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The Duchess of Cambridge talks to teachers during Children’s Mental Health Week
The Duchess of Cambridge spoke with teachers from Ribbon Academy in County Durham about supporting children in the pandemic.
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Professor Jason Leitch chats to pupils at Place2Be partner school
Professor Jason Leitch, National Clinical Director of the Scottish Government spoke to pupils at Oakwood Primary School.
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A message from Deputy First Minister of Scotland
John Swinney, Deputy First Minister of Scotland, shares his thoughts for Children's Mental Health Week.
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Children’s voices: how we like to express ourselves
Children from Place2Be partner schools tell us how they like to express themselves, and how it makes them feel.
blogs childrensmentalhealthweek-blog February 04, 2021
Invest in prevention rather than cure say mental health charity leaders
Place2Be and other leading charities write to the Evening Standard for a focus on children and young people’s mental health.
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A third of parents are embarrassed to seek mental health support for their children
The survey of 1,029 parents of children aged 5–18 years reveals that parents still struggle with the idea of counselling.
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Understanding the links between communication difficulties and mental health challenges
Louisa Reeves, Head of Impact and Evidence at I CAN, writes about the links between communication and mental health.
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How parents and carers can support children's mental health and wellbeing
Place2Be Trustee Professor Stephen Scott CBE writes about how parents and carers can support their children’s mental health.
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“I Express Myself Through…” – virtual sessions on creative expression
A series of free virtual sessions led by experts and familiar faces across acting, art, content creation, dance and writing.
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Watch our Children’s Mental Health Week assembly
Watch our virtual assembly with BAFTA Kids and Oak National Academy, featuring pupils and some famous faces.
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The Duchess of Cambridge sends message to mark Children’s Mental Health Week
Watch our Royal Patron HRH The Duchess of Cambridge’s video message to mark the start of the Children’s Mental Health Week.
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Billy Ocean and Young Voices choir release charity single for Place2Be
Pop icon Billy Ocean and the Young Voices Choir have released a new recording of the Bill Withers’ classic ‘Lovely Day’.
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PESI and Place2Be announce online conference for Children’s Mental Health Week
The conference will bring esteemed speakers and world-renowned experts together to discuss ‘Creativity as a Healing Tool’.
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Children’s Mental Health Week assembly with BAFTA Kids and Oak National Academy
Place2Be has teamed up with BAFTA Kids and Oak National Academy to create a virtual assembly for schools and families.
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Young Voices launches Guinness World Record attempt – The Biggest Sing
On 2 February 2021 children across the UK will sing along with music legend Billy Ocean to help raise funds for Place2Be.
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Place2Be announces theme for Children’s Mental Health Week 2021
Place2Be has announced the theme for next year’s Children's Mental Health Week: Express Yourself.
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Scottish Mental Health Minister visits Craigroyston Primary School to discuss children’s mental health
Clare Haughey visited Carigroyston Primary School as part of Children’s Mental Health Week.
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Teaching resilience skills can support teenager's mental health
University of Cambridge guest blog for Children's Mental Health Week.
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Sale Sharks and Place2Be launch new 'Find Your Brave' programme
As part of Children’s Mental Health Week, Sharks Community Trust and Place2Be are launching the new community programme.
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A letter to my 11-year-old self…
Josh Smith, Celebrity and Entertainment Director of GLAMOUR UK, writes to his 11-year-old self.
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South Shields pupil takes to the red carpet to ask celebrities how they 'Find their Brave'
Brandon took to the BAFTA red carpet to ask children, head teachers and celebrities how they 'Find their Brave'.
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Four initiatives that have helped to support our pupils’ mental health
Headteacher Enid Lewis shares four ways her school supports the mental health of staff and pupils.
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The Duchess of Cambridge supports Children’s Mental Health Week
Our Royal Patron shares a message of support to help launch Children’s Mental Health Week.
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Place2Be's CEO launches Children's Mental Health Week
Catherine Roche launches Children's Mental Health Week.
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Place2Be and NAHT release joint research
The research was conducted as part of Children's Mental Health Week.
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Get involved with Children's Mental Health Week!
Support to help us raise awareness of the importance of children and young people's mental health.
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Children's Mental Health Week theme announced
Place2Be has announced the theme for Children's Mental Health Week 2020: Find your Brave
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Scottish Minister for Mental Health visits Place2Be school for Children’s Mental Health Week 2019
Clare Haughey, Scottish Minister for Mental Health, visited St John Vianney Primary School in Edinburgh to mark CMHW 2019
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HRH The Duchess of Cambridge visits Place2Be school for Children’s Mental Health Week 2019
Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cambridge visited Lavender Primary School in support of Children’s Mental Health Week 2019
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Research: children with less sleep more likely to struggle with worries
Place2Be's research shows children with less sleep are more likely to struggle with worries.
news childrensmentalhealthweek-news researchandimpact-news February 04, 2019Place2Be launches Children’s Mental Health Week 2019
We are delighted to launch Children’s Mental Health Week 2019 (4-10 February).
news childrensmentalhealthweek-news February 04, 2019Are you on the map?
This Children’s Mental Health Week 2019 Place2Be is encouraging everyone to get involved and spread the word.
news childrensmentalhealthweek-news January 14, 2019Children’s Mental Health Week 2019: theme and resources now available!
This Children’s Mental Health Week (4-10 February 2019), we’re taking steps to be Healthy: Inside and Out.
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Developing Minds Conference with Dr Dan Siegel
Place2Be is delighted to be working with Psychotherapy Excellence on the ‘Developing Minds’ conference on 8 February 2019.
news childrensmentalhealthweek-news October 24, 2018Look back at Children’s Mental Health Week 2018
For Children’s Mental Health Week 2018 we highlighted the importance of ‘Being Ourselves’.
news childrensmentalhealthweek-news September 13, 2018Scottish Government Ministers support Children’s Mental Health Week 2018
Scottish Government Ministers joined children from Place2Be partner schools in Scotland to celebrate this year’s theme.
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Schools struggle to know what type of mental health support is needed for pupils
Place2Be has partnered with NAHT, BACP and UKCP, to conduct new research into mental health support in schools
news childrensmentalhealthweek-news researchandimpact-news February 09, 2018What can adults do to improve self-esteem, in themselves and in children?
Sarah Kendrick explores what parents and adults can do to improve self-esteem in themselves and children.
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Place2Be trainers hit the road
Place2Be provided free mental health workshops in five locations across England, Scotland and Wales.
news childrensmentalhealthweek-news training-news February 06, 2018Videos: Celebs, children & school leaders celebrate Being Ourselves
For Children’s Mental Health Week 2018, Place2Be and BAFTA Kids asked: what makes you, YOU?
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Children’s Mental Health Week 2018: Belonging
Place2Be President Dame Benny Refson DBE shares her thoughts on our theme ‘Being Ourselves’.
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The Duchess of Cambridge records video message in support of Children's Mental Health Week 2018
The week long campaign encourages children and young people to celebrate what makes them unique.
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BAFTA Kids launches selfie artwork competition
Our friends at BAFTA Kids are challenging children to draw their own selfie to show what makes them who they are.
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Place2Be launches FREE counselling skills training
Place2Be have launched a free introductory half-day workshop about children and young people’s mental health.
news childrensmentalhealthweek-news counselling-news January 23, 2018More resources added for Children’s Mental Health Week 2018
Fundraising ideas, marketing materials, advice and more are now available for Children’s Mental Health Week 2018
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#BeingOurselves – find out about the theme!
This Children’s Mental Health Week (5-11 February 2018) we’re highlighting the importance of ‘Being Ourselves’.
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Look back at Children’s Mental Health Week 2017
For Children’s Mental Health Week 2017, Place2Be encouraged everyone to ‘Spread a Little Kindness’.
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Ideas for schools to get involved
Suggestions for primary and secondary assemblies and whole class or group activities.
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