Children's Mental Health Week

Early day motion 765, tabled 5 February 2025 by Christine Jardine (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 38 members.

That this House celebrates Children’s Mental Health Week 2025, running from 3 to 9 February; notes with concern that 50% of children and young people with lifetime mental health problems first experience symptoms by the age of 14; further notes that this year's theme is Know Yourself, Grow Yourself, which is aimed at encouraging children and young people to use self-awareness to understand and regulate their emotions; acknowledges the positive impact of this approach on building resilience, developing healthy relationships, and avoiding self-destructive behaviours; also notes the positive impact this support can have on young people experiencing difficult life events such as bereavement; and calls on the Government to introduce a dedicated mental health professional in every school to make this vital support more accessible to every child.

Signatures by party: Liberal Democrat 25, Independent 4, Plaid Cymru 4, Green 2, DUP 1, Labour 1, Labour/Co-operative 1.