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Pupil mental health
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You can help a child or even save their life by being aware of the signs and knowing how to respond, says Pooky Knightsmith
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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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The number of hospital admissions for teenagers with eating disorders has nearly doubled in the last three years. Zoe Dale outlines what the early indications might be and what schools can do to help
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Dr Trisha Waters explains how vulnerable pupils in Haringey, north London, are benefiting from a writing programme aimed at improving emotional wellbeing
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Lack of sleep can have an adverse effect on pupils’ achievement and behaviour. Elizabeth Smith advises on educating pupils and parents about the dangers of sleep deprivation
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Mindfulness means being aware and awake to the present moment. In some schools, the practice is part of the daily routine to support pupils’ emotional wellbeing and help them focus. Dr Trisha Waters describes how it works
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With its emphasis on learned optimism, positive psychology has much to offer young people. In the second of two articles, Tina Rae describes how to put the approach into action in schools
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Positive psychology instils a sense of optimism and is a powerful tool for boosting pupils' overall wellbeing and progress. Tina Rae describes some fundamental aspects of the approach
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Defining stress is a complex process as it can mean different things to different people. Tina Rae gives advice on how to recognise stress in your pupils, as well as detailing practical approaches to tackling it
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There are a range of anxiety and depressive disorders. Michael Farrell examines what schools can do, including therapy and support options