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Arts4Us Place2Be advising on newly funded childrens mental health project

A new Edge Hill University-led mental health project for children and young people has won £2.5m.

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The impact of Place2Be's whole school service on pupils in Salford

One year into the AL Philanthropies Research Programme, Area Manager Julia Barker looks at Place2Be's impact in schools.

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A Look Back At CMHW 2024
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
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
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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Children Express What Matters To Them
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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Schools Alone Can't Support Children's Mental Health
Schools alone cant 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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6 Ways To Support Children With Worries
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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55 Percent Of Young People Face Barriers
55 percent 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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Elmo And Yolanda Celebrate The Date
Sesame Street's Elmo Encourages Children to Celebrate The Day Ahead of Children's Mental Health Week

In a video created for the week, Sesame Street character Elmo and Place2Be Ambassador YolanDa Brown celebrate the day.

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Content creator Amazing Arabella becomes a Place2Be Champion

Young presenter, content creator and lifestyle influencer ‘Amazing Arabella’ has become Place2Be's latest charity Champion.

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