Children's Mental Health Week 2024

Early day motion 321, tabled 25 January 2024 by Munira Wilson (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 26 members.

That this House commemorates Children's Mental Health Week 2024 which runs from 5 to 11 February; notes with concern that one in five children between the ages of seven and sixteen have a probable mental health disorder; acknowledges the negative impacts that poor mental health can have on children's present and future wellbeing; further acknowledges the impact poor mental health is having on persistent absence in schools; recognises that this year's theme is My Voice Matters reflecting the importance of listening to children and young people; and further recognises the urgent need to provide early intervention and universal mental health support to children and young people.

Signatures by party: Liberal Democrat 10, DUP 4, Labour 4, Plaid Cymru 3, Scottish National Party 2, Green 1, Independent 1, Labour/Co-operative 1.