This feedback from a young person supported through our Schools Counselling Service says it all - having a safe space to talk, reflect and be heard can help young people understand themselves, build healthy relationships and feel more confident in their future. #ChildrenMentalHealthWeek

A young person climbing a tree, supported by an OutLET staff member. The young person is holding onto the tree trunk, with one hand holding a branch and the other arm wrapped round the trunk. the OutLET staff member has her hands out in front for support, and is smiling at someone past the camera.

This week is #ChildrenMentalHealthWeek

Wellbeing is shaped every day, by the spaces young people learn in and the adults who support them. Through our training, we help create safe, inclusive environments where young people can thrive. Our next #ForestSchoolLeader course starts May. DM us for info.

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This #ChildrenMentalHealthWeek it’s crucial to highlight the specific needs of #Children and #YoungPeople as victims and survivors of #DomesticAbuse, with the DA Act 2021 recognising children as victims in their own right.

#ChildrenMentalHealthWeek How Can You Support a Child?
🗣 Make feelings normal Open ended Questions & Listen
🏷 Name emotions – Labelled feelings easier to manage.
😴 Sleep A rested child= emotionally resilient.
🎨 Teach healthy coping to help Stress
👀 Model behaviour – Lead by example. #nursesky

UK childhood mental health crisis to cost £1.1tn in lost pay, study finds Researchers estimate lifetime earnings lost as charities call for independent review of causes of the crisis

During #ChildrenMentalHealthWeek, four mental health charities - the @centreformh.bsky.social, the @cfyounglives.bsky.social, the @cypmentalhealth.bsky.social, and YoungMinds - have joined forces to launch their #FutureMinds campaign.