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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Holly Bishop

Watch: Pudsey Bear breaks 40 years of silence for children’s mental health campaign

Listen to Pudsey Bear speak for the first time in 40 years as part of a campaign designed to help children talk about their mental health.

To mark Mental Health Awareness Week 2026, the iconic yellow bear spoke to 11-year-old Dexter about the importance of talking about your feelings.

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