People in Nottinghamshire are being urged to support Children\u2019s Mental Health Week which takes place from 6 – 12 February 2023.<\/p>\n
The week is run by children\u2019s mental health charity Place2Be and aims to shine a light on the importance of children and young people\u2019s mental health.<\/p>\n
This year\u2019s theme is Let\u2019s Connect.<\/p>\n
Human beings are intrinsically connected to each other, and human connection is vital for the wellbeing and survival of all individuals.<\/p>\n
People with positive connections to family, friends and others often experience better mental health than those who are less well connected.<\/p>\n
Let\u2019s Connect is all about forming positive connections with others.<\/p>\n
For Children\u2019s Mental Health Week 2023, Place2Be is encouraging children (and adults) to connect with others in healthy, rewarding and meaningful ways.<\/p>\n
A spokesperson said: \u201cHuman beings thrive in communities, and this connection is vital for our wellbeing, and our survival.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhen we have healthy connections \u2013 to family, friends and others \u2013 this can support our mental health and our sense of wellbeing.<\/p>\n
\u201cAnd when our need for rewarding social connections is not met, we can sometimes feel isolated and lonely \u2013 which can have a negative impact on our mental health.<\/p>\n
\u201cLet\\’s Connect is about making meaningful connections for all, during Children\\’s Mental Health Week – and beyond.<\/p>\n
\u201cFor Children\u2019s Mental Health Week 2023, we\u2019re encouraging people to connect with others in healthy, rewarding, and meaningful ways.\u201d<\/p>\n
Place2Be launched the first ever Children\u2019s Mental Health Week in 2015 to shine a spotlight on the importance of children and young people\u2019s mental health.<\/p>\n
Now in its ninth year, they hope to encourage more people than ever to get involved and spread the word.<\/p>\n
Find out more at: https:\/\/www.childrensmentalhealthweek.org.uk\/\u00a0<\/p>\n
Parents and carers in Nottinghamshire who need help and support can call Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust\u2019s Healthy Family Teams on the advice line on 0300 123 5436.<\/p>\n
We also provide Parentline, a confidential texting service for parents and carers in the county. Text: 07520 619919.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
For more details about these and other Healthy Family Teams services, visit: https:\/\/www.nottinghamshirehealthcare.nhs.uk\/healthy-family-teams<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"