Feeling that we belong—within friendships, families, schools or communities—is a fundamental need. Children's Mental Health Week 2026 encourages everyone around a child to help create inclusive, nurturing environments where children feel they can say: “This is my place.”
Place2Be emphasises that when children feel they belong, they are better able to thrive, form positive relationships and contribute confidently to the world around them.
The official Children’s Mental Health Week website has released a wide range of free resources suitable for primary and secondary schools, families, youth groups and workplaces. These include:
All materials are designed to help children explore identity, belonging and mental wellbeing in accessible, meaningful ways.
In addition, toolkits developed for the week offer practical activities and guidance that schools can embed both during the event and throughout the academic year, supporting a culture of kindness, inclusion and emotional safety.
Schools play a central role in shaping children’s experiences and sense of belonging. Children’s Mental Health Week offers a valuable opportunity for staff to:
Research continually highlights the impact of safe, supportive environments on young people’s resilience and emotional wellbeing. This week serves as a reminder that mental health support is an ongoing commitment, not a one‑off event.
Schools can support the week by:
All official resources for Children’s Mental Health Week 2026 can be downloaded from the Place2Be website here.