Children's Mental Health

As parents and carers, you play an important role in your child’s mental health. 

Giving our children opportunities to open up to feel seen and heard is one of the most important things a parent or carer can do to support their child's wellbeing. 

 


What children and young people told Place2Be, that they need from you. 

If you are concerned about your child’s mental health, you should call your local medical centre/GP. 

 

     

         


Family Activities:

Changing Shapes activity – supports young people to look back at their past growths.

Support Balloon activity – helps children think about who supports them to grow. 

Creative activity to encourage children to think about, and share, what matters to them (4-11 year olds)

Creative activity to encourage young people to consider what matters to them in their day to day life, and in the wider world (11-14 year olds) 


Parenting Smart - Practical tips to support children’s wellbeing and behaviour 


Let your child know that if they are worried about something, they should always talk to an adult they trust. It could be you, someone in your family, a teacher, or the school nurse.

“Please don’t worry about trying to fix things for me – I often just need to know you are there for me and understand what I am going through.” Source: Place2Be

Useful websites: