Kent Golf Limited
Children's Mental Health Week 2026
Date published: 11 Feb 2026
'This is My Place' is this year's theme for Children's Mental Health Week 2026.
Research conducted in 2024 showed that grassroots sports clubs give children a sense of belonging and strengthen communities, and it is proven that a sense of belonging directly influences children's emotional health, motivation, attendance, and academic performance.
Our junior academies provide a safe and friendly environment in which juniors create new friendships and develop new skills, with pathways to become part of a county or even national teams. But most importantly, they are fun sessions in a relaxed, friendly environment, with excellent coaching by a qualified and experienced PGA Professional.
>> Find out more about Kent Golf Approved Junior Academies or if you have any questions, please email office@kentgolf.co.uk
Kent Golf also supports Children’s Mental Health through providing Youth Mental Health Awareness CPD training for our junior coaches, team managers and development staff to help them identify potential issues in young people, and be confident in knowing how to deal with them (see below for feedback).
We also directly support youth mental health through education workshops for our young players to equip them with the tools to maintain good mental health.
"I recently took part in a Kent Golf Youth Mental Health Workshop and was shocked to learn that 1 in 5 young people experience mental health problems. This really highlighted how important my role can be in recognising and supporting those in need of support. Following the course, I feel more confident in my ability to identify young people and families who may be impacted by mental health issues, and to help foster an environment that feels safe and supportive. The course was both insightful and thought-provoking, and I would highly recommend it to anyone working with young people in sport."
>> Visit the official Children's Mental Health Week website for information and resources
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