The Duchess of Cambridge as Patron of Place2Be & Other Child Mental Health Charities


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Princess Kate reached out to comfort a mom who was overcome by emotion at a children’s charity event in London today.

Kate hugged Ceri Knapton after her son, Ethan, 13, told Kate how he used his battle with Autism and Asperger Syndrome to raise awareness of the condition to benefit others.

His mom told reporters, “I vowed that I wouldn’t cry but was just overcome listening to Ethan. The Duchess just leant over and said to me ‘I’ve got to give you a hug as a mum’. I couldn’t believe it. It was such a kind gesture.”
Read more: Princess Kate comforts mom as she steps out to awards evening for kids' mental health awards
 
Court Circular 8 December

The Duchess of Cambridge, Patron, the Art Room, this morning received Mrs. Juli Beattie upon relinquishing her appointment as Director.
 
A visit to the Anna Freud Centre

Emily Nash ‏@emynash
The #DuchessofCambridge, Patron of @AFNCCF, will visit its Early Years Parenting Unit January 11, to see their work with under 5s #Kate
 
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The Duchess of Cambridge, Patron of Anna Freud Centre for Children and Families, will visit the Centre to learn more about some of our work with families with children under five years old and the visit is being hosted at our Early Years Parenting Unit (EYPU). This visit marks The Duchess' continued desire to draw attention to child mental health issues and the importance early intervention, and working with the whole family, can make to those in vulnerable situations.

The EYPU opened in April 2011 and offers an assessment and treatment programme for groups of parents with personality disorders, and their children under five years, who are at risk of being taken into care. The treatment seeks to address the parents’ personality disorders; children's developmental needs; and the parent-child relationship. The ultimate aim is to keep families together, and help parents become more aware of, and responsive to, their children's needs, leading to more emotionally attuned parenting.
Read more: The Duchess of Cambridge will visit Anna Freud National Centre for Children and Families
 
The Duchess of Cambridge has praised the efforts of mothers with emotional issues who have turned their lives around, despite parenting being “tough”.

Kate heard the stories of women who have battled problems like depression or difficult upbringings during a visit to a specialist unit run by the Anna Freud Centre for Children and Families.

For the past five years the centre’s early years parenting unit in Holloway, north London has been supporting families who are at risk of their children being taken into care.

The Duchess met mothers who had completed its intensive treatment programme and she paid tribute to women telling them “parenting is tough” but despite the “experiences you’ve all witnessed” and initially not receiving support “I find it extraordinary how you’ve managed actually, so really well done”.
Read more: 'Parenting is tough,' says Kate as she visits early years unit - HEY Today
 
How The Duchess of Cambridge is helping 'shift' the national conversation on mental health
Princess Kate is behind a positive shift in the commitment to children’s mental health, a leading expert said today.

On Wednesday, the royal mother of two sympathized with other young moms about the challenges of parenting during a visit to the Anna Freud National Centre for Children and Families.

“She knew exactly what these mums were talking about — about children not sleeping and how stressful it is to try and bring up small children,” Peter Fonagy, chief executive of the charity, tells PEOPLE. “All the mums said how much she talked to them as just another mum.”

And she is helping shape the national conversation: This week, British Prime Minister Teresa May laid out her hopes for greater help on kids’ mental health.

“I don’t think the Prime Minister would be where she is if it weren’t for the royal family’s Heads Together program, which I think was the brainchild of Her Royal Highness,” Fonagy says of Kate. “She has caused a national shift in terms of the acceptability of mental health as a problem that we all need to deal with.”
Read more: Kate Middleton Bonds with Mothers at Mental Health Event
 
Place2Be @Place2Be
During #childrensmhw our Royal Patron The Duchess of Cambridge will attend ‘The Big Assembly’ alongside The Duke of Cambridge @MBrookprimary

Kensington Palace ‏@KensingtonRoyal
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will join the @Place2Be #BigAssembly with @Heads_Together on Monday 6 February for #ChildrensMHW 2017

Kensington Palace ‏@KensingtonRoyal
The Duchess is Patron of @Place2Be- a charity partner of @heads_together campaign to end stigma and change the conversation on mental health

Kensington Palace ‏@KensingtonRoyal
The @Place2be #BigAssembly, on the theme of kindness, is one of many being held across the UK to mark Children's Mental Health Week 2017

Kensington Palace ‏@KensingtonRoyal
Children’s Mental Health Week 2017 focuses on kindness, and its benefits for wellbeing – see @place2be’s tips here

https://www.place2be.org.uk/our-story/childrens-mental-health-week/
 
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Princess Kate is sparking a “sea change” in how kids’ mental health is being addressed, a charity leader tells PEOPLE.

The royal mom’s involvement is bringing about a “major shift in attitudes to mental health, with greater understanding that [it] is just as important as our physical health,” says Catherine Roche, the chief executive of one of Kate’s charities, Place2Be.

“We can see how this is becoming an issue that is being publicly discussed — which is a real sea change,” adds Roche. Kate’s “commitment and understanding is making a huge difference to the level of interest that this previously neglected area is now receiving.”

Roche says that Kate “shares our passion and commitment for our cause,” and adds, “It is clear that [she] has a genuine passion for, and truly understands, the importance of providing early intervention mental health support to children and young people, and the positive impact this can have on a child’s personal development.”
Read more: How Kate Middleton Is Helping Champion Kids' Mental Health
 
Kensington Palace ‏@KensingtonRoyal
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge arrive @MBrookprimary for the @Place2Be Big Assembly to launch Children’s Mental Health Week #ChildrensMHW
https://twitter.com/KensingtonRoyal/status/828530956944474112

Kensington Palace ‏@KensingtonRoyal
The Duchess is speaking at the @Place2Be Big Assembly on the importance of the mental health of children and young people #ChildrensMHW
https://twitter.com/KensingtonRoyal/status/828533495341395968

Kensington Palace ‏@KensingtonRoyal
The Duchess of Cambridge has spoken at today's @Place2Be Big Assembly of the importance of spreading #alittlekindness during #ChildrensMHW
https://twitter.com/KensingtonRoyal/status/828534116001931264

Kensington Palace ‏@KensingtonRoyal
Have you got the K Factor? The children @MBrookprimary are sharing their stories to The Duke and Duchess #alittlekindness #childrensmhw
https://twitter.com/KensingtonRoyal/status/828536170900492288

Kensington Palace @KensingtonRoyal
Congratulations Nadia Dhicis, aged 10, winner of the first @Place2Be 'Kindness Cup' for showing exceptional kindness in her community
https://twitter.com/KensingtonRoyal/status/828537886240862209

Kensington Palace ‏@KensingtonRoyal
The Duke and Duchess join a discussion with pupils @MBrookprimary on how kindness can help us through difficult times #ChildrensMHW
https://twitter.com/KensingtonRoyal/status/828541353575452673

Kensington Palace ‏@KensingtonRoyal
A survey released by @Place2Be - polling over 700 10-11 year olds, reveals that 63% of Year 6 pupils say they worry “all the time”

Kensington Palace @KensingtonRoyal
.@Place2Be is encouraging children to spread #alittlekindness and look out for classmates who may be having a difficult time #ChildrensMHW
https://twitter.com/KensingtonRoyal/status/828542449748410368

Kensington Palace ‏@KensingtonRoyal
Thank you @MBrookprimary for joining The Duke and Duchess to spread #alittlekindness at the start of @Place2Be #ChildrensMHW!
https://twitter.com/KensingtonRoyal/status/828551574435856384


Kensington Palace ‏@KensingtonRoyal
Read The Duchess of Cambridge's speech at the @Place2Be Big Assembly @MBrookprimary #ChildrensMHW #alittlekindness
https://www.royal.uk/speech-duchess-cambridge-place2be-big-assembly-childrens-mental-health-week
 
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Princess Kate has spoken of her pride in taking over from Queen Elizabeth in her latest royal role.

Kate stepped out for her first engagement as patron of Action for Children since the Queen handed down some of her associations late last year.

Action for Children very much fits in with Kate’s mission in her public work to help improve early intervention for children suffering with difficulties because of challenging family circumstances.

“The Duchess of Cambridge is incredibly proud to follow Her Majesty The Queen as Patron of Action for Children,” a spokesman for the mother of two tells PEOPLE. “The Duchess firmly believes that every child who needs it should be given the best support at the earliest opportunity, and is pleased to support their important work.

“She is looking forward to getting to know the people that make Action for Children such a success and meeting the young people they work with.”
Read more: Princess Kate's Takes Over for Queen to Help Kids
 
This is one of the three patronages that Kate has become the patron since QEII resigned them in December 2016.
 
A short video. Catherine's patronage Place 2 Be will take part in the coin toss for the men's final of Wimbledon.

Wimbledon Foundation‏ @WimbledonFdn
11-year old Luca Schmetzer will perform Coin Toss at Gentlemen's Final representing @Place2Be nominated by HRH The Duchess of Cambridge

https://twitter.com/WimbledonFdn/status/881853690310791171
 
I love the synergy. Catherine's alma mater teaming up with one of her mental health patronages. Catherine took part in the fashion show as a student at St Andrews.

Anna Freud NCCF @AFNCCF
We've just been named as the 2018 partner of the #StAndrews Charity Fashion Show!!!!!

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DF1UODwW0AEx1FU.jpg:large
 
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Kensington Palace @KensingtonRoyal
The Duchess of Cambridge has shown her support for 'You're Never Too Young to Talk Mental Health' – the new campaign by the @AFNCCF.

Kensington Palace @KensingtonRoyal
.@AFNCCF's new campaign aims to give parents and teachers free resources to support children learning about their mental health.

Kensington Palace @KensingtonRoyal
The campaign features an animated film co-produced by children & teachers, and includes an introduction by The Duchess, Patron of @AFNCCF.
 
Thanks for the link Rudolph!! Going to send it to my Niece, as her little guy is starting his 2nd week of School & it's not a bad thing to keep in mind about. Even at the age Parker's at. [emoji4]
 
"feelings too big to manage on our own" is a lovely way to phrase it. :flowers:
 
Kensington Palace @KensingtonRoyal 20m20 minutes ago
The Duchess of Cambridge will attend the 2017 Gala Dinner for The @AFNCCF on the 7th November, held in The Orangery at Kensington Palace.
 
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