The theme for Children's Mental Health Week 2025 is 'Know Yourself, Grow Yourself'.
This theme is all about encouraging children and young people to understand their emotions and develop their self-awareness. By understanding themselves better, children and young people can build their resilience and develop the skills they need to thrive.
Children's Mental Health Week is a great opportunity for schools, families, and communities to come together to support the mental well-being of children and young people. There are many ways to get involved in the week, such as by organising events, sharing resources, and raising awareness of the importance of children's mental health.
Here are some of the key messages of Children's Mental Health Week 2025:
- Mental health is just as important as physical health.
- It is okay to not be okay.
- There is help available for children and young people who are struggling with their mental health.
- We can all play a role in supporting the mental well-being of children and young people.
Let's make Children's Mental Health Week 2025 a time to focus on the mental well-being of our young people. By working together, we can create a world where all children and young people have the support they need to thrive.
If you are interested in learning more about Children's Mental Health Week 2025, please visit the Place2Be website: https://www.place2be.org.uk/about-us/childrens-mental-health-week/
Place2Be’s Children’s Mental Health Week 2025 has also joined forces with Here4You to explore the importance of self-awareness and expressing emotions.
Here4You has been supported by The Walt Disney Company, and through the characters of Pixar’s Inside Out and Inside Out 2, their resources encourage children and young people across the UK to discover how getting to know who they are can help them build resilience, grow, and develop.
Throughout their resources and website, you might spot some of your favourite Inside Out 2 characters, helping us explore the theme of 'Know Yourself, Grow Yourself'.
(Click this image for the school resource and activity pack)
Mind Work Matters resources for Children's Mental Health Day
Kelly Hannaghan, well-known for leading our Mental Health and Wellbeing training, has created outstanding resources for Children's Mental Health Week. Here, she provides an overview of her materials.
She has developed resources for both primary and secondary students aimed at teachers, parents, and young people to explore self-awareness and personal growth strengths.
To access these resources, click on the links below
Kelly heads the Mental Health and Well-Being training program for LGfL. As a Mental Health and Wellbeing Consultant, she has dedicated her career to improving the opportunities and life prospects of individuals in education. Kelly is an active speaker, blogger, and writer on well-being in education, committed to fostering environments where teachers, students, and families can thrive. She founded ‘Family Matters’, an empowerment program that promotes family health and well-being, positive relationships, trauma healing, and effective parenting strategies, leading to exceptional family engagement outcomes. Her approach encourages staff, students, and families to communicate openly and honestly about their well-being experiences.
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Other resources
Busy Things Wellbeing topical pack is available within the 'Special Events' area of Busy Things and via the teachwire site.
This comprehensive activities pack is designed specifically to support children’s mental health and emotional well-being in primary schools. Using it in class can help you create a positive environment for all pupils. The pack introduces the ‘5 Ways to Wellbeing’. These are: 'connect with others,' 'stay active,' 'keep learning,' 'take notice,' and 'give.'
Mentally Healthy Schools: Mentally Healthy Schools offers toolkits of resources to help schools and colleges celebrate Children's Mental Health Week. These toolkits contain materials for both students and staff. You can download the toolkits on their website: https://www.mentallyhealthyschools.org.uk/resources/childrens-mental-health-week-2025-toolkit-of-resources/
West Northamptonshire Council: West Northamptonshire Council is organizing a series of events in partnership with local libraries for Children's Mental Health Week. These events will include activities and support stalls. You can find more information about these events on their website: https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/health-and-wellbeing/childrens-mental-health-week-2025
In addition to these resources, many other organizations and schools will be participating in Children's Mental Health Week. You can find more information about local events and activities by searching online or contacting your local mental health services.