10/10/2025
Today is World Mental Health Day, a reminder that looking after our minds is just as important as caring for our bodies.
This year’s theme, “Mental Health is a Universal Human Right,” reminds us that every child deserves to feel safe, supported, and seen, no matter their background, behaviour, or diagnosis.
As parents, carers, and educators, we can honour this by:
💛 Listening before we label
🎨 Encouraging creative expression instead of correction
🌿 Making space for rest and stillness
💬 Talking openly about feelings (even when it’s messy)
Children learn emotional safety through connection, through being heard, understood, and accepted as they are.
And that starts with us, the adults in their world.
So today, take a moment to check in:
How are you feeling?
How is your child feeling?
What would help you both feel a little lighter this week?
Every small act of awareness, every conversation, and every moment of empathy is a step towards better mental health for everyone.
You’re not alone. You’re doing better than you think. 💚
