Children’s Voices, Mental Health and the national conversation
In 2017, I ventured my very first LinkedIn article to mark #WMHD
To those who know me well, I make no secret of finding social media, the attention economy and the age of ‘self-promotion’ incredibly uncomfortable. So, my great thanks to all those who read, liked, shared and gave me such valuable feedback on my article:
MH was, and is still, riding high in the media like never before. Campaigns to end stigma, raise awareness and promote resilience abound. Children & YP’s Mental Health is front of stage.
But how, why and when do the attitudes to Mental Health, that our children later go on to adopt, really begin? And do the campaign headlines mean the tide of ‘stigma’ is turning? I explore the position statement published by our then Children’s Commissioner, Anne Longfield
**Read my full LinkedIn article here **
Read the original Publication from the Office of the Children’s Commissioner here
Some of the encouraging responses I received after publication - thank-you!
“Brilliant blog..I wholeheartedly agree that we need to address stereotypes of mental health and disabilities from a young age. We need to listen to enable children to have a voice and engage them in dialogues about mental wellbeing.” Public Health Wellbeing service manager, Portsmouth City Council
**A great article with clear insights **into our children and mental health” . Shona McFarlane, Director, Golden Egg Training & Executive Coach
“Love the article and found it hugely useful”. Director of Development, Causeway Education
“This is so **relevant and crucial **….. A really well written blog”. Simonne Gnessen, Social Entrepreneur, Author of ShEconomics & Board Member, Action for Children charity
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