Many of us struggle to talk about big feelings. Children especially need support in learning to name and express their emotions. World Mental Health Day was created to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and encourage conversations about mental health. Within education, it’s important to create a safe space in which children can learn to express and manage their emotions where talking about feelings is welcomed and encouraged.

Note from Nic: “Children can often find it difficult to talk about their feelings. For World Mental Health Day we wanted to curate a selection of books from our KnowHow archive that can help students and families understand and discuss the ups and the downs that can impact their mental health, setting a strong foundation for better resilience and emotional intelligence in later life.”

KnowHow to help children start conversations about their feelings

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