Mental health

Schools need more support for students’ mental health

On World Mental Health Day, Allie Denholm says there's a lot schools can do to support pupils with increasing...

JL Dutaut
Allie Denholm
Mental health

How to foster interest in world events – without the anxiety

As a new report shows young people are anxious about world events, Lindsay Nadin and Helen Care set out...

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Lindsay Nadin and Dr Helen Care
Mental health

Mental health first aid is as important as physical first aid

St John Ambulance led the campaign to put physical first aid on the curriculum, writes one Year 13 volunteer,...

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Rebecca Edwards
Mental health

Children’s mental health can’t wait for a new government

The crisis at the top of government can't be a distraction from a crisis in children's mental health, writes...

JL Dutaut
Catherine Roche
Mental health

New ‘extracurricular handbook’ to help schools tackle mental health

But government rejects MPs' calls for all students to undergo a mental health assessment

Samantha Booth
Samantha Booth
Mental health

How to create a positive whole-school mental health culture

It'll take longer more than a mental health awareness week to combat childhood loneliness, writes Rachel Bostick, but the...

JL Dutaut
Rachel Bostwick
Mental health

Inquiry will examine mental health impact of exclusions and isolation

Former minister fears children are 'punished for behaviour that is linked to their mental health'

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker
Mental health

5 tips for schools on mental health support

Always refer and be flexible, charity says

Schools Week Reporter
Hannah Kinsey
Mental health

Mental health solutions? Early intervention and more support inside schools

A 'complete rethink' is needed, experts say

Jess Staufenberg
Jessica Staufenberg and Samantha Booth