Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
We asked project workers at Focus, a mental health organisation part-funded by BBC Children in Need, about things you shouldn't say to young people about their mental health. Remember: the words we choose can make all the difference and have a lasting impact, so here’s some important advice about talking to young people on the subject of their mental health.
Search BBC Children in Need and visit our Mental Health Hub to discover the tools and resources we have available to help improve children's mental health.
We asked project workers at Focus, a mental health organisation part-funded by BBC Children in Need, about things you shouldn't say to young people about their mental health. Remember: the words we choose can make all the difference and have a lasting impact, so here’s some important advice about talking to young people on the subject of their mental health.
Search BBC Children in Need and visit our Mental Health Hub to discover the tools and resources we have available to help improve children's mental health.
