There is a ‘ticking timebomb’ of children’s mental health. Children suicide rates are rising, more young people than ever require treatment for serious mental health problems and less than half achieve the Chief Medical Officer’s recommended 60 active minutes a day. 

For too long, policy and the systems in place for young people have focused on cure, not prevention. We want to change this. On Place2Be’s Children’s Mental Health Week we are offering free support for schools, families and young people through our evidenced-based Active in Mind programme.

Physical activity, PE and sport are not recognised for the role they can play in supporting healthier and happier children. Active in Mind supports young people to transform their mindset through physical activity, peer and athlete mentoring. It has been proven to help young people to cope better with their mental health and feel more positive.