Place2Be launched the first ever Children’s Mental Health Week in 2015 to shine a spotlight on the importance of children and young people’s mental health.

This year's Children's Mental Health Week was from 7–13 February 2022. This year's theme was Growing Together.

We encouraged children (and adults) to consider how they have grown and how they can help others to grow.

Our free resources for schools, families and youth groups are still available. All of the ideas can be adapted for use in school, for home-schooling, online lessons or independent learning. These resources include: 

• Virtual assemblies for primary and secondary schools, in partnership with BAFTA Kids
• Our 'Growth Stories' interview series that features familiar faces from the world of TV, music and sport
• Engaging activities for primary and secondary schools
• Top tips and activity ideas for families

During the week, we loved seeing hundreds of schools, organisations and individuals get involved by organising Dress to Express Days, sponsored swims, fancy dress walks and more. We want to say a huge thank you to everyone who took part in the week and helped raise over £100,000 for Place2Be.

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If you have any questions about Children's Mental Health Week, please call us on 0207 923 5506 or email events@place2be.org.uk.