We use the World Health Organisation’s definition of mental health and wellbeing:
… a state of well-being in which every individual realises their ownpotential, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can workproductively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to theircommunity.
How can I stay well?
We believe it’s really important to focus on your wellbeing –it’s as important as your physical health.
You will learn about wellbeing in your PSHE lessons and in assemblies.
We encourage you to:
Get enough sleep
Take regular exercise
Eat healthily
Take part in activities that help you to relax and connect with others
Talk to trusted people about how you are feelingDevelop a can-do attitude
Engage positively with social media and take breaks
Understand it’s normal to feel anxious sometimes
Try something new
Surround yourself with positive people
Spend time with friends
How can you support your friends?
Share your concerns with a trusted adult if you are worried. Talk to someone in person or if you don’t feel comfortable you can use the anonymous reporting form on the safeguarding page of the school website.
Listen
Ask them how they feel
Start conversations
Be positive and reassure them
Share only information which is helpful to others
Meet in person and do something together
What should I do if I am struggling with my mental health and wellbeing?
Talk to someone about how you are feeling. There are lots of adults in school who can support you. It might be that you want to talk to a friend and then they might come with you to talk to an adult. We would really encourage you to talk to an adult in person, but if you feel more comfortable e mailing then do that. There is also a list of external health and wellbeing support services on the school website – you can contact them for free and confidentially – many of these are open 24 hours a day.
What will happen next?
The adult that you have spoken to will listen carefully to what you have to say. To be able to give you their full attention it may be that they need to arrange a later time to speak to you. They will then talk to your Year Progress Leader who will be able to help them consider the best options to support you. The adult that you have spoken to or your Year Progress Leader will then come back to you within the next 2 school weeks with some suggestions about how we can support you and to check on how you are doing. If you speak to a member of staff we cannot promise confidentiality if your safety or wellbeing or that of somebody else is at risk, however, you will be kept informed if other adults need to be told.
What help might I get in school?
What do I do if I’m still struggling?
Keep talking to us, it takes time to feel better and sometimes it can mean trying several different things. We really want to help, keep talking to us.
In an emergency you can:
Text Shout on 852 58 it’s free
Call the Samaritans for free on 116 123
If you or someone you know is in danger call 999.
Remember we will do everything we can to support you.
