Families
Children’s Mental Health Week took place from 5 - 11 February 2024. The theme this year was ‘My Voice Matters’.
My Voice Matters is about empowering children and young people by providing them with the tools they need to express themselves.
As parents and carers, you play an important role in your child’s mental health.
This year, we want to empower children of all ages, backgrounds and abilities to work together to create a positive change for their mental health and wellbeing.
Although the week is over, families, parents and carers can still get involved! Download our resources to use at home.
Resources for families
Download our resources for families, parents and carers!
Top tips for families
How can you support your child’s mental health? We asked children and young people what they want – and need – from their families.
Read children's tips for families
What matters to you? Activity for 4-11 year olds
Developed by Place2Be‘s Art Room team for 4-11 year olds, this activity encourages children to think about, and share, what matters to them.
What matters to you? Activity for 4-11 year olds
What matters to you? Activity for 11-14 year olds
Developed by Place2Be‘s Art Room team for 11-14 year olds, this activity encourages young people to consider what matters to them in their day to day life, and in the wider world.
What matters to you? Activity for 11-14 year olds
Celebrate The Day! Video for 2-5 year olds
Created by Sesame Workshop, and featuring Place2Be Ambassador YolanDa Brown, this video encourages children to celebrate themselves, others and what makes them happy.
Watch Celebrate The Day
BAFTA In Conversation With video series
BAFTA Young Presenters Jeriah Kibusi and Precious Assah sit down with film, TV, and sports stars to reflect on this year’s theme ‘My Voice Matters’.
Watch BAFTA In Conversation With
Top tips for children
Created in partnership with Beano, primary school pupils share their tips on how children like them can look after their mental health.
Top tips for children
Top tips for young people
Secondary / high school students share their advice on how other young people can look after their mental health.
Top tips for young peopleAdvice for parents and carers
Parenting Smart
Practical advice and tried and tested tips for parents and carers of primary-age children, developed by Place2Be’s mental health experts.
Go to Parenting Smart site