Children's Mental Health Week - show your kids the power of self-love

By Davina C.

This week marks Place To Be's Children's Mental Health Week, launched in 2015, as a way to spotlight mental health struggles and challenges for little ones and young teens.

Research shows that 1 in 6 youngsters from aged 5-16 years suffer from diagnosable mental health problems and many more struggle with challenges from bullying to bereavement. Research by The Children’s Society shows that in the last three years, the likelihood of young people having a mental health problem has increased by 50%. Reports also show that it is difficult for young people suffering to get the support they need from NHS, GP's or other specialists due to long wait lists or stigmas around the subject.

This year's Children's Mental Health Week takes the theme, Growing Together, exploring ways of growing emotionally and finding ways to help each other grow, using challenges and setbacks to grow and adapt and try new things, which can move one beyond a comfort zone into a new realm of possibility and potential.

JASON has been exploring the idea of wellbeing, including the connection between mind, mindfulness and body all the way back since 1959. All products are formulated with safe, effective ingredients that harness the full power of botanicals and can be used by all the family.

Focusing on self-care and love from an early age can ease mental health struggles and help catch problems early so they don't escalate and require professional help or psychotherapy.

Here are some of our top picks to keep the kids well and thriving.

Healthy Mouth® Tartar Control Toothpaste Tea Tree & Cinnamon

Packed with tea tree oil, natural grapefruit seed, perilla seed extracts, aloe vera as well as cinnamon flavouring, this best selling toothpaste has multiple benefits: guards teeth and gums from sugary acids and tooth decay, helps defend the entire oral cavity from bacterial growth, reduce tartar build up and soothe gum irritation. Can be used by adults and kids twice a day.

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Kids Sunscreen SPF 45

Whilst time outside playing in nature is so important for a kid’s mental wellbeing, it is often easy to forget about and neglect their tender skin subject to UV rays. JASON Kids Sunscreen is specially formulated with a tear-free, water-resistant and hypoallergenic formula for long lasting solar defence. Infused with natural chamomile and calendula extracts for a pampering effect.

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Kids Only Extra Gentle Conditioner

Loosen tangles, whilst restoring a healthy balance of moisture with this formula that keeps hair soft and free from scalp irritation. Full of lovely extracts of chamomile, marigold and a bubble gum scent - for a fun filled bath time. Happy kids and happy hair!

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