Pupil mental health

Mental health is linked to academic performance, and school staff need to create a positive environment that promotes better wellbeing.

Supporting emotional wellbeing during and after lockdown: a framework
How can school leaders support staff, pupils and families as they transition back from their varied lockdown experiences? Download this eight step framework for guidance
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Teaching children about understanding and managing emotions
The new RSE curriculum states that all pupils need to be taught about mental wellbeing, but what does this mean in practice? Kelly Hannaghan shares how her school is teaching pupils about recognising and understanding emotions
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Supporting the wellbeing of pupils with SEND
The busyness and unpredictable nature of school life can increase stress and anxiety, particularly for children with special educational needs. Nicola Harvey shares strategies to support the wellbeing of children in a special school
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Understanding anxiety poster
With anxiety being one of the most common mental health issues in schools, everyone needs to understand what it is and how to make themselves feel better. Put this poster up in your school to give a better understanding of the symptoms of anxiety, and who people can talk to if they need extra support
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Working with parents and carers with mental health difficulties
Many children will grow up with a parent or carer with some degree of mental illness. Dr Rina Bajaj looks at ways to support these parents and key tips for difficult conversations surrounding mental health
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Compulsive gaming: advice for schools
What is compulsive gaming, what are the risks and how can schools support parents?
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Webinar: Working with CAMHS - getting the right support
Get expert advice on making CAMHS referrals and planning the right support for pupils from Roger Catchpole, training and development manager for Young Minds
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Mental health: how schools can provide for the needs of the individual
What does mental health provision in schools look like in practice? Zoe Dale provides a framework for planning your approach
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Self-harm: six things to consider
Self-harm in young people has drastically increased during recent years. Charlie Roden highlights six key things schools need to consider when supporting their students
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Recognising the signs of eating disorders
An eating disorder is a serious and potentially fatal illness. Fiona Parsons and Tracy Preston explore emerging eating disorders and developing a whole school approach to supporting pupils
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Pupil mental health

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