CHILDREN’S EMOTIONAL WELLNESS MONTH

“It’s a national emergency: youth mental health challenges have been climbing for over a decade—even before the pandemic.”

– AAP & Surgeon General’s Advisory

We believe every child deserves the chance to grow up confident, resilient, and emotionally strong. September is recognized as National Children’s Emotional Wellness Month to highlight the importance of children’s mental and emotional health, promote early awareness, and provide resources for families, educators, and communities. The initiative was launched by the Extraordinary Lives Foundation (ELF) to inspire conversations about emotional wellness and to ensure that every child has the tools to build confidence, resilience, and a healthy emotional foundation.

September was chosen to coincide with the start of the school year, a time when children face both exciting and challenging transitions. In dedicating this month to emotional wellness, we encourage educators, families, and organizations to come together to provide support, share strategies, and create environments where children can thrive emotionally and socially. Because fostering emotional wellness early helps children thrive throughout life.