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New Program Boosts Early Childhood Mental Health Support

6/14/2025

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The Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood has unveiled the Happy Little Minds pilot program in London, bringing mental health practitioners directly into nurseries to support 150 children and their families. This groundbreaking initiative, created in partnership with Barnardo's and Place2Be, emphasizes early intervention to nurture social and emotional skills, paving the way for healthier futures.

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The Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood has unveiled the Happy Little Minds pilot program in London, bringing mental health practitioners directly into nurseries to support 150 children and their families. This groundbreaking initiative, created in partnership with Barnardo's and Place2Be, emphasizes early intervention to nurture social and emotional skills, paving the way for healthier futures.