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This year’s theme is Let’s Connect.
People in Nottinghamshire were urged to support Children’s Mental Health Week which took place from 6 – 12 February 2023.
The week was run by children’s mental health charity Place2Be and aimed to shine a light on the importance of children and young people’s mental health.
The 2023 theme was Let’s Connect.
Human beings are intrinsically connected to each other, and human connection is vital for the wellbeing and survival of all individuals.
People with positive connections to family, friends and others often experience better mental health than those who are less well connected.
Let’s Connect is all about forming positive connections with others.
For Children’s Mental Health Week 2023, Place2Be encouraged children (and adults) to connect with others in healthy, rewarding and meaningful ways.
A spokesperson said: “Human beings thrive in communities, and this connection is vital for our wellbeing, and our survival.
“When we have healthy connections – to family, friends and others – this can support our mental health and our sense of wellbeing.
“And when our need for rewarding social connections is not met, we can sometimes feel isolated and lonely – which can have a negative impact on our mental health.
“Let’s Connect is about making meaningful connections for all, during Children’s Mental Health Week – and beyond.”
Place2Be launched the first ever Children’s Mental Health Week in 2015 to shine a spotlight on the importance of children and young people’s mental health.
Find out more at the Children’s Mental Health Week website.
Parents and carers in Nottinghamshire who need help and support can call Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust’s Healthy Family Teams on the advice line on 0300 123 5436.
We also provide Parentline, a confidential texting service for parents and carers in the county. Text: 07520 619919.
And ChatHealth in Notts is a school nursing text service for young people aged 11-19 years, who can confidentially ask for help about a range of issues. Text: 07507 329952.
For more details about these and other Healthy Family Teams services, visit: https://www.nottinghamshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/healthy-family-teams
