Promoting Positive Mental Health in Young People
Mental Health Awareness Week highlights the importance of good mental health in young individuals, emphasizing factors that contribute to well-being and ways to support those struggling with mental health challenges. It sheds light on the impact of mental illness on various aspects of a young person's life and provides insights into accessible support systems within schools. The week also educates on the prevalence of mental health conditions among children and adolescents, emphasizing the need for early intervention and understanding in educational settings.
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Mental Health Awareness Week 13th-19thMay 2024 Young people with good mental health will: Feel in control of their emotions Have good cognitive functions Have positive interactions Will perform as well as possible in studies, family and relationships
Mental Health Awareness Week 13th-19thMay 2024 Mental illness will impact a young person s: Thinking Emotional state and behaviour Daily activities Relationships
Mental Health Awareness Week 13th-19th May 2024 Nationally - Did you know .? 1 in 6 children and young people now have a diagnosable mental health condition Children and young people with mental health difficulties go an average of 10 years between becoming unwell and getting help Almost a million children and young people accessed mental health services in 2021-22 The most common mental health problems among young people are emotional disorders, including anxiety and depression
Mental Health Awareness Week 13th-19th May 2024 Nationally - Did you know .? There is a strong link between education and mental health. Compared to those unlikely to have a mental health condition, children and young people with a diagnosable mental health condition are: 45% less likely to feel they can be themselves at school 27% less likely to enjoy their learning 20% less likely to have at least one friend at school.
Mental Health Awareness Week 13th-19th May 2024 What support is there in school? Any trusted adult Pastoral Support Worker (non-teaching) House Head Mental Health Support Team (look out for purple lanyards) Wellbeing Hub Wellbeing Baskets SMILE Counsellor Health & Wellbeing Champs Mentors in Violence Prevention LYPP Anxiety group/mentoring Friends
Mental Health Awareness Week 13th-19th May 2024 Being there for our peers Noticing something is not quite right Approaching to check in Being the eyes and ears A sounding board Inklings/gut feelings
Mental Health Awareness Week 13th-19th May 2024 What concerns are raised most frequently in school? Anxiety Feeling overwhelmed Stress Self-harm Suicidal thoughts
Mental Health Awareness Week 13th-19thMay 2024 How can we support Anxiety & Feeling Overwhelmed? 7/11 Breathing 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 Grounding Technique Talk about it identify source of anxiety Journal/Diary Mindfulness Cut out stimulants
Mental Health Awareness Week 13th-19thMay 2024 How can we support Stress? Sleep hygiene Exercise Talking avoid comparisons Make time away from school studies/exam pressure Get outside Journal/Diary Mindfulness
Mental Health Awareness Week 13th-19thMay 2024 Being active is important for our mental health But so many of us struggle to get enough exercise Let s find moments for movement in our daily routines Go with a friend, support each other Some daily suggestions for the week .
Mental Health Awareness Week 13th-19thMay 2024 Monday Mini Marathon Start the 7 day Movement Streak Walk, jog or run for 26 minutes
Mental Health Awareness Week 13th-19thMay 2024 Trainers on Tuesday Day 2 of the 7 day Movement Streak Put your trainers on and choose an activity Make it last at least twenty minutes! Dance, weights, squats, hockey, football, skipping, hula whatever works for you!
Mental Health Awareness Week 13th-19thMay 2024 Wellness Wednesday Day 3 of the 7 day Movement Streak Do something that makes you relax Yoga, meditation, journaling, walking, cycling
Mental Health Awareness Week 13th-19thMay 2024 Try Something New Thursday Day 4 of the 7 day Movement Streak Try something you ve never done before take the leap of faith! Juggle, skip, dance like no one is watching!
Mental Health Awareness Week 13th-19thMay 2024 Feel Fit Friday Day 5 of the 7 day Movement Streak It s a half day! Get that Friday Feeling and go for it! Repeat something you ve already done, do it for longer, faster, better?
Mental Health Awareness Week 13th-19thMay 2024 Smash it Saturday Day 6 of the 7 day Movement Streak It s the weekend more time to move Get friends and family together plan, get out and do!
Mental Health Awareness Week 13th-19thMay 2024 Super Sunday Final day of the 7 day Movement Streak DO something that makes you feel SUPER.
Mental Health Awareness Week 13th-19thMay 2024 Sources of Support https://www.youngminds.org.uk/ https://young.scot/ https://www.childrenshealthscotland.org/ https://www.samh.org.uk/about-mental-health https://www.place2be.org.uk/ https://www.childline.org.uk/ https://breathingspace.scot/
