12/02/2026
*Children’s Mental Health Week 2026 | 9–15 February*
Children’s mental health shapes their future. The foundations for mental wellbeing are built early, yet many children still lack the support they need.
*Key facts:*
🧒🏽 1 in 12 children and 1 in 7 adolescents experience a mental disorder.
🧠 Depression, anxiety and behavioural disorders are leading causes of illness.
💔 Su***de is the third leading cause of death among 15–29 year-olds.
⏳ 1 in 3 mental health conditions starts before age 14, and half before 18.
🌍 In many low- and middle-income countries, most children receive no care.
Some children face higher mental health risks, especially those *living with adversity, disability, or disruptions in care.*
*What protects children’s mental health:*
🏡 Nurturing, stable homes
🏫 Safe, inclusive schools
👨👩👧 Reliable relationships
⏱️ Timely support
📣 Let’s listen closely and help children get the mental health care they need.
🔗 Learn more: bit.ly/4rGy8Bb
