Place2Be and Children’s Mental Health Week

Early day motion 2805, tabled 12 February 2026 by Kirsty Blackman (Scottish National Party). Signed by 6 members.

That this House recognises Place2Be’s Children’s Mental Health Week, which runs from 9-15 February; notes that the theme this year is This is My Place; further notes that Place2Be is a children’s mental health charity working in schools across the UK, including several in Aberdeen; acknowledges that a child’s sense of belonging can have a powerful and long-lasting impact on their physical and mental health, education, employment and relationships; also notes, however, that a significant proportion of young people do not feel that they belong in school and that children’s mental health concerns are rising; and calls on the Government to make a positive investment in childhood to ensure that all children and families have access to services that promote belonging and good mental health, as well as expert services for those with greater needs.

Signatures by party: Green 2, Scottish National Party 2, DUP 1, Independent 1.