{"id":1913,"date":"2025-02-06T07:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-02-06T07:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/digitalfirstgp.com\/base-pcn\/?p=1913"},"modified":"2025-01-16T14:08:32","modified_gmt":"2025-01-16T14:08:32","slug":"childrens-mental-health-week","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/digitalfirstgp.com\/base-pcn\/2025\/02\/06\/childrens-mental-health-week\/","title":{"rendered":"Children&#8217;s Mental Health Week"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Children&#8217;s Mental Health Week 2025: Know Yourself, Grow Yourself<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.childrensmentalhealthweek.org.uk\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.childrensmentalhealthweek.org.uk\">Children&#8217;s Mental Health Week<\/a> is an event held every year. It helps to raise awareness about children&#8217;s mental health and how to support it. This year, the week runs from 3rd to 9th February, and the theme is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.childrensmentalhealthweek.org.uk\/about\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.childrensmentalhealthweek.org.uk\/about\/\">&#8220;Know Yourself, Grow Yourself.&#8221;<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The theme is all about helping children understand their feelings, strengths, and challenges. By knowing themselves better, they can deal with life\u2019s ups and downs and feel stronger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Children\u2019s Mental Health Matters<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Mental health is just as important as physical health. Many mental health problems start young. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Did you know that half of all mental health problems begin by age 14? <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sadly, most children who need help don\u2019t get it early enough. This is why talking about mental health and offering support is so important.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Can Families Do?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Parents and carers have a big role in helping children with their mental health. Here are some simple ways you can support your child:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Talk About Feelings<\/strong>: Ask your child how they feel. Listen carefully and show them you care.<\/li><li><strong>Do Something Creative<\/strong>: Drawing, painting, or writing can help children express themselves. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.childrensmentalhealthweek.org.uk\/resources\/#families\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.childrensmentalhealthweek.org.uk\/resources\/#families\">Place2Be has free ideas for creative activities<\/a> on their website.<\/li><li><strong>Use Helpful Resources<\/strong>: Place2Be offers <a href=\"https:\/\/www.childrensmentalhealthweek.org.uk\/resources\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.childrensmentalhealthweek.org.uk\/resources\/\">tips and fun activities<\/a> for families during Children\u2019s Mental Health Week.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where to Get Help<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re worried about your child\u2019s mental health, there are places you can go for support:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>NHS Every Mind Matters<\/strong>: The NHS website has lots of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/every-mind-matters\/supporting-others\/childrens-mental-health\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/every-mind-matters\/supporting-others\/childrens-mental-health\/\">advice about children&#8217;s mental health<\/a> and how to get help. Go to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/every-mind-matters\/supporting-others\/childrens-mental-health\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/every-mind-matters\/supporting-others\/childrens-mental-health\/\">nhs.uk\/every-mind-matters<\/a><\/li><li><strong>NHS Mental Health Support: <\/strong>Advice, support and mental health charities, plus how to get <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/nhs-services\/mental-health-services\/where-to-get-urgent-help-for-mental-health\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/nhs-services\/mental-health-services\/where-to-get-urgent-help-for-mental-health\/\">urgent hel<\/a>p. Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/mental-health\/children-and-young-adults\/mental-health-support\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/mental-health\/children-and-young-adults\/mental-health-support\/\">nhs.uk\/mental-health\/children-and-young-adults\/mental-health-support<\/a><\/li><li><strong>Young Minds Parents Helpline<\/strong>: Get free and confidential advice over the phone, by email or webchat. Go to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youngminds.org.uk\/parent\/parents-helpline\/\">youngminds.org.uk\/parent\/parents-helpline<\/a><\/li><li><strong>Children and Young People&#8217;s Service: <\/strong>Support for people aged 0-18 living ion Newcastle and Gateshead. Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cntw.nhs.uk\/services\/children-young-peoples-service-newcastle-gateshead\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.cntw.nhs.uk\/services\/children-young-peoples-service-newcastle-gateshead\/\">cntw.nhs.uk\/services\/children-young-peoples-service-newcastle-gateshead<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How You Can Get Involved<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s how you can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.childrensmentalhealthweek.org.uk\/take-part\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.childrensmentalhealthweek.org.uk\/take-part\/\">take part in Children\u2019s Mental Health Week<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Share on Social Media<\/strong>: Spread the word online. Use #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek to show your support.<\/li><li><strong>Fundraise<\/strong>: Join or host an event to raise money for children\u2019s mental health services. Place2Be has a fundraising pack full of ideas.<\/li><li><strong>Learn More<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.childrensmentalhealthweek.org.uk\/stay-in-touch\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.childrensmentalhealthweek.org.uk\/stay-in-touch\/\">Sign up for updates from Place2Be<\/a> to stay informed about this important week.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why This Week Matters<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Children\u2019s Mental Health Week is a chance to focus on how children feel and grow. Let\u2019s help them learn about their emotions and build strength for the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>For more information, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.childrensmentalhealthweek.org.uk\/\">Children&#8217;s Mental Health Week<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Mental health is just as important as physical health. Many mental health problems start young. 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