Children's Mental Health Week

Local services across the Midlands are supporting Children’s Mental Health Week.

Services across Nuneaton and Warwickshire are supporting Children’s Mental Health Week, which runs from 9 to 15 February.

This year’s theme, This Is My Place, from the children’s mental health charity Place2Be, focuses on helping children and young people feel safe, valued and that they belong — at home, in school, online and in their local communities.

Warwickshire County Council and its partners are encouraging children and young people to talk openly about their mental health and wellbeing, and reminding families that help is available.

Local services say a strong sense of belonging can help young people feel more confident, supported and able to cope with life’s challenges — both online and offline.

Warwickshire County Councillor George Finch, Leader and Portfolio Holder for Children and Families said: “Children’s Mental Health Week is an important reminder that every young person deserves to feel they belong – at home, at school, online and in their community. When children feel safe and connected, they are better able to grow in confidence, express themselves and seek support when they need it.” 

Support available for young people and families in Warwickshire

There are a range of mental health and wellbeing services available locally:

• Coventry and Warwickshire RISE
  NHS mental health services for children and young people, including school-based support, therapy and crisis care.

• Kooth
  Free, confidential online support for young people aged 11 to 25, with access to trained counsellors, wellbeing tools and moderated forums.

• Warwickshire’s Local SEND Offer
  Advice and guidance for families of children and young people with special educational needs or disabilities.

• Wellbeing for Life
  Practical information and resources to support mental health at every stage of life.

Families and young people are encouraged to reach out for support if they are worried about their mental health or emotional wellbeing.

Support also available in Leicestershire

Young people and families in neighbouring Leicestershire can also access support through:

• Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust Children and Young People’s Mental Health Services (CAMHS)
  Specialist NHS mental health support for children and young people, including emotional wellbeing and mental health services.

• Help in schools 
  Support may be available from practitioners in schools across the city and county. 

• General support and advice
  From the NHS in Leicestershire