Mental Health & Wellbeing. Support and nurture mental health and wellbeing for the young people in your school.

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A really great introduction to Mental Health Awareness to schools...

Lorraine Petersen OBE

Super calm and up-to-date. A must for schools and teachers!

K. Jones, Senior Leader, Hilltop Primary

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25 mins

What will I learn?

All of us have mental health and, like our bodies, our minds can become unwell. 1 in 10 young people will experience a mental health problem. That is 3 people in your classroom right now. These include depression, anxiety disorder, eating disorders, psychosis or bipolar disorder. It is important to talk about mental health and get help early if things don’t feel right, just like we would for our physical health. No one should feel ashamed about having a mental health problem, in the same way you wouldn’t if you had a broken leg.

This learning trunk recognises the fundamental role that mental health plays in children’s success and that poor mental health is a significant barrier to learning.

This Learning Trunk covers...

  • FREE!

IntroductionSo, just how big is the problem for young people?

  • Talk about it... If only we did more of this when it comes to mental health
  • 8 ways to wellbeing Get ready for a journey on how to nurture mental health
  • Talking Nurture mental health by talking to each other more
  • Exercising So simple and yet so effective in dealing with stress and anxiety
  • Calming Learn more about assertiveness for calming
  • Learning The importance of learning in tackling mental health
  • Relating Connect with others better and more often
  • Contributing Learn to be part of something positive
  • Creating Creativity sparks the imagination and combats depression
  • Congratulating Celebrate positivity and success. Hold doors open...
  • So, what next? Where to look for more information and classroom resources...
  • Course Completion Details Nearly done! Hope you enjoyed the course :)