09/02/2026
🌈 Children’s Mental Health Week 🌈
This week is about children’s mental health and the theme this year is "This is my Place"— but we want to pause and recognise something important.
For children with additional needs, mental health support doesn’t always look like talking, sharing feelings, or joining in activities.
Sometimes it looks like:
💛 feeling safe
💛 being understood
💛 having their needs recognised
💛 being supported in ways that work for them
And for parents and carers, it often means advocating, adapting, learning, and holding space — even when it’s exhausting.
If you’re supporting a child with additional needs, please know this:
You don’t have to do everything perfectly.
You don’t have to follow every awareness theme.
You’re already supporting your child’s mental health by showing up, caring, and responding to their needs.
And most importantly... You are usually their "place"... because you are everything to them.
We see you 💛
And you’re not alone.
Keep an eye out for more resources and support available to you, from Choice Wellbeing Service.
If you need someone to chat to as you're not sure how to support them, drop us a message or access our service here:
https://www.choicewellbeingservice.org/services
