Northumbria Police has pledged its support to young people this Children s Mental Health Week. The awareness week began on Monday, with research showing children are equally as affected by mental health issues as adults and this can lead to more serious issues later in life. Now, Northumbria Police has pledged its support and has said it will use early intervention and education to help children and young people understand police and other professionals are there to support them in times of need. Detective chief inspector Lynne Colledge is leading the force s activity for Children s Mental Health Week and says it s important children don t fear police but instead see them as a place to turn.