East Suffolk Council
Supporting young people with mental wellbeing
Primary school children across East Suffolk will shortly receive a new resource to help support their mental wellbeing.
Developed by local parent and author Jen Rose, and funded by East Suffolk Council’s Community Partnership Board, Me (and My Mind) aims to be a relevant, accessible, and supportive resource for children during a key transitional stage in their lives.
Over the coming weeks, every Year 6 pupil across East Suffolk will receive a copy of Me (and My Mind) – an engaging, interactive colouring journal designed to support young people in beginning to understand and manage their mental health. This unique resource (each with its own pack of colouring pencils) is fully funded by the Community Partnership Board.
The journal offers a fun and creative way to help children explore who they are, understand their emotions, and learn strategies to recognise and manage when they might not be feeling ok. They are designed to complement PHSE lessons in schools and can be used in class, in smaller groups, or individually. They are also suitable to take home and be shared with parents, carers, and family members.
Cllr Sarah Whitelock, East Suffolk’s cabinet member for Communities, Culture, Leisure and Tourism said: “The Community Partnership Board together with other public, voluntary and business sector partners work together to find solutions to local issues. With mental health challenges among young people on the rise, this project is a vital step in equipping them with the knowledge and skills to care for their mental wellbeing.”
This initiative reflects East Suffolk Council’s ongoing commitment to supporting young people's mental health and fostering resilient communities.