Smilers is an acronym to help us remember the things we can do to improve our own mental health. This is for grown-ups, as well as for children. Positive mental health is an essential part of children’s overall health. Both physical and mental health affect how we think, feel, and act on the inside and outside. Mental health is important throughout childhood—from prenatal considerations through transitions to adulthood.

Wellbeing Champions

Our Wellbeing Champions received training from Derbyshire County Council. It helped them to understand how to promote the SMILERS seven ways to Wellbeing. They also found out more about each of the seven areas and took part in lots of activities that could be used to help our mental and physical health. 

Our Champions are going to be working hard this year to raise the profile of children's mental health and well-being. They will be sharing lots of activities you can do to improve your wellbeing.