12/10/2026
A belated post to recognise
💚 World Mental Health Day – 10th October 💚
World Mental Health Day is about highlighting the importance of looking after our mental health and emotional wellbeing.
As a Children’s Community Nursing Team, we know that looking after a child’s health means caring for the whole child, including their emotional wellbeing. 💚
Children and young people may not always have the words to express how they’re feeling, so it’s important that we take the time to listen, offer reassurance and create safe spaces where they feel heard, supported and understood.
🌟 A few small things can make a big difference:
💚 Take time to listen without judgement.
💚 Encourage children and young people to talk about their feelings.
💚 Remind them that all feelings are valid.
💚 Let them know it’s okay to ask for help.
💚 Remember to look after your own mental health, too.
Mental health matters every day, not just today. By working together, we can help children, young people and their families feel supported, valued and never alone. 💚
Let’s continue to break down the stigma around mental health and remind everyone that it’s okay not to be okay, and it’s always okay to ask for help. 💚
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