Children’s Mental Health Week 2025: Know Yourself, Grow Yourself

Children’s Mental Health Week is an event held every year. It helps to raise awareness about children’s mental health and how to support it. This year, the week runs from 3rd to 9th February, and the theme is “Know Yourself, Grow Yourself.”

The theme is all about helping children understand their feelings, strengths, and challenges. By knowing themselves better, they can deal with life’s ups and downs and feel stronger.

Why Children’s Mental Health Matters

Mental health is just as important as physical health. Many mental health problems start young.

Did you know that half of all mental health problems begin by age 14?

Sadly, most children who need help don’t get it early enough. This is why talking about mental health and offering support is so important.

What Can Families Do?

Parents and carers have a big role in helping children with their mental health. Here are some simple ways you can support your child:

• Talk About Feelings: Ask your child how they feel. Listen carefully and show them you care.
• Do Something Creative: Drawing, painting, or writing can help children express themselves. Place2Be has free ideas for creative activities on their website.
• Use Helpful Resources: Place2Be offers tips and fun activities for families during Children’s Mental Health Week.

Where to Get Help

If you’re worried about your child’s mental health, there are places you can go for support:

• NHS Every Mind Matters: The NHS website has lots of advice about children’s mental health and how to get help. Go to nhs.uk/every-mind-matters
• NHS Mental Health Support: Advice, support and mental health charities, plus how to get urgent help. Visit nhs.uk/mental-health/children-and-young-adults/mental-health-support
• Young Minds Parents Helpline: Get free and confidential advice over the phone, by email or webchat. Go to youngminds.org.uk/parent/parents-helpline
• Children and Young People’s Service: Support for people aged 0-18 living ion Newcastle and Gateshead. Visit cntw.nhs.uk/services/children-young-peoples-service-newcastle-gateshead

How You Can Get Involved

Here’s how you can take part in Children’s Mental Health Week:

• Share on Social Media: Spread the word online. Use #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek to show your support.
• Fundraise: Join or host an event to raise money for children’s mental health services. Place2Be has a fundraising pack full of ideas.
• Learn More: Sign up for updates from Place2Be to stay informed about this important week.

Why This Week Matters

Children’s Mental Health Week is a chance to focus on how children feel and grow. Let’s help them learn about their emotions and build strength for the future.

For more information, visit Children’s Mental Health Week.