Waltham Forest CAMHS is a Mental Health Service for children & young people up to the age of 18 years.
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💚 Young people's emotional wellbeing is just as important as their physical health. This is why we run the Peer Education Project, to give young people the skills & knowledge they need to protect their mental health: https://t.co/qGlMXRwH58 [3/3] #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek
This week is #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek
The theme is “Growing Together” so I’ll be sharing some ways we can help children to keep growing. Today, I’m focusing on emotions -
It's #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek: what are you doing to mark the week? It's not too late to get involved! 💛
Visit https://t.co/1VLX2ktjK8 to find out more, and help us to raise awareness of the importance of children and young people's #mentalhealth.
It’s #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek 🧒🏻 🧒🏽
There are many ways we can support children & young people to manage their mental health.
If you or a young person you know is struggling, help is available.
Tips & resources here:
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#EveryMindMatters | @Place2Be
1 in 6 children & young people have a diagnosable #mentalhealth condition. This week, we’re supporting @Place2Be’s #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek - raising awareness of the importance of children & young people’s mental health.
This two-minute video has been co-produced with local children at South Grove Primary using their own ideas to explain ‘What is Mental Health’ and how to use the ‘5 ways to Wellbeing’ to improve our wellbeing. #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek@wfcamhs