This week it is Children’s Mental Health Day on May 8, 2025. Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day is aimed to bring attention to the mental health needs of children and young people.
Children and young people in this country are experiencing an unprecedented mental health crisis; there has been a continued rise in the number diagnosed with anxiety, depression and other mental health conditions. An estimated 1 in 5 children have a diagnosable mental, emotional, or behavioural need.
In school we play a vital role in supporting children with their mental health needs, we can do this by:
- Spotting the signs: Relationships are key in noticing any changes in the children that you are working with, having time to check in with the child and spending time with the child, playing a game, doing a job together – give them opportunities to talk to you.
- Create safe spaces: Every child deserves a nurturing school environment where they feel safe to explore and express their feelings. Schools can promote this by establishing safe, caring spaces where children feel comfortable reaching out about their mental health without fear of judgement.
- Integrate mental health into the curriculum: Incorporating mental health education into the curriculum is a powerful strategy to reduce the prejudice and discrimination associated with mental health. This promotes understanding and empathy, fostering a supportive environment for all children.
Let’s make ‘Caring for Every Child’s Mental Health’ a priority.
Reach Behaviour 