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Mental Health and Wellbeing

“Mental health is a state of wellbeing in which every individual realises his or her own potential, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to his or her community.”

(World Health Organisation)

We all have mental health, and it affects how we feel, think and act. It refers to our emotional, psychological and social wellbeing. Our mental health can change daily and over time and can be affected by a range of factors.

“Promoting children and young people’s wellbeing is a key part of keeping them safe, helping them develop and ensuring they have positive outcomes into adulthood.”

(Public Health England, 2021)

Mental health plays a key role in a child’s overall wellbeing and can be affected by various factors, including:

  • environment
  • stress
  • family circumstances
  • abuse and neglect.