How can I explain what mental health is to my child?
Talking about mental health might seem daunting. Sometimes it is useful to think of the brain as another muscle we need to look after to keep it in good working order. Just like we look after our physical wellbeing by eating healthily, exercising, relaxing, we can look after our mental health by understanding what mental health means.
What about using the example below as a child friendly way to start a conversation about mental health?
You could also try some of the conversation starters below:
