CHILDREN’S MENTAL HEALTH WEEK AT DECAL IS MAY 4–8, 2026!
CELEBRATING 6 YEARS OF CMHW!
DECAL is excited to celebrate the sixth annual Children's Mental Health Week (CMHW), May 4–8, 2026. We have many fun activities planned for this year and look forward to recognizing the importance of children’s mental health, not just this week, but every day!
Children develop social and emotional skills—mental health—through strong, nurturing relationships with adults in their lives. There is a window of opportunity in early childhood to establish the foundation for a child’s emotional wellbeing throughout life. During Children’s Mental Health Week, we promote activities that help children develop social emotional skills. We also celebrate the profound impact of early learning professionals and all caregivers on the emotional wellbeing of young children.
Explore how to plan your celebration and access early childhood mental health resources:
Early Childhood Summit: Children's Mental Health Week Kick Off
Date: Monday, May 4, 2026
Time: 12 PM - 3 PM
GA-AIMH is excited to celebrate the 6th annual Children’s Mental Health Week, taking place May 4–8, 2026. This week serves as an important opportunity to elevate awareness of children’s mental health and to recognize the critical role that early relationships and supportive environments play in shaping lifelong well-being.
To kick off the week, GA-AIMH is hosting a virtual Early Childhood Summit, bringing together partners, professionals, and advocates from across Georgia. This gathering will offer space to reflect on the importance of early relational health, explore ways to sustain joy and connection amid the realities of burnout, and highlight the impactful work of community partners who are deeply committed to supporting young children and their families. Register Here.
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Feelings Friday – Move Your Feelings
Read the 2026 Book to Your Class
The Color Monster - A Story About Emotions By: Anna Llenas
One day, Color Monster wakes up feeling very confused. His emotions are all over the place; he feels angry, happy, calm, sad, and scared all at once! To help him, a little girl shows him what each feeling means through color. As this adorable monster learns to sort and define his mixed-up emotions, he gains self-awareness and peace as a result. Everyone will enjoy sharing this concept book that taps into both socio-emotional growth and color concepts in a simple, friendly way.
Partner Organizations
A special thank you to DECAL’s Children’s Mental Health Week 2026 Planning Committee:
Jerry Brown
Jennifer Alex
Kiersten Harris
Jennifer Dover
Tina McLaren
Tameeka Cooper
Morgan Chapman
Bridget Ratajczak
Julie Page
Thank You for Promoting Children’s Mental Health This Week and Every Day!