This year, Children's Mental Health Week 2026, organised by the charity Place2Be, runs from 9 - 15 February 2026, with the theme 'This is My Place', focusing on the importance of belonging and encouraging inclusive environments for children's wellbeing.
We know that our sense of belonging as individuals, in our friendships, in school, and in communities plays a vital role in our mental health and wellbeing.
To know our place and really feel part of our environment is a basic human need. It can have powerful and long-lasting impacts in lots of areas of our lives, including our physical and mental health, education, employment and relationships. When we feel that we belong, it empowers us to contribute to the world and make a real difference.
This year, Place2Be’s Children’s Mental Health Week will aim to support the groups and systems surrounding our children. We'll encourage peers, families, schools and communities to create inclusive and nurturing environments, where children and young people feel they belong and can say "This is My Place".
Resources and activities
There are free, official resources for Children's Mental Health Week 2026 which you can access below. There are lots of ideas and inspiration for you, from class activities and assemblies for schools, to top tips and creativity for families, to fundraising guides, plus bonus materials.
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