Mental Health & Well-being in Schools

 Mental Health and Wellbeing in Schools

Having good mental health and wellbeing is so vital for all students. Our mental health has a direct impact on how we think, how we feel, and how we make our daily decisions. It`s important to have a positive outlook on life and participate in tasks and activities that foster good mental health and wellbeing. Schools need to promote a positive environment where students feel safe and valued as students spend the majority of their time in schools. Students who feel some sort of connection to their schools will do better academically, socially and mentally.

The Role of Schools

-Schools play a very important role in promoting and raising awareness on mental health. -Schools need to implement wellbeing strategies that teach students about positive thinking, self-confidence and helpful thinking.

-Schools should provide resources and information on coping with stress, anxiety and depression.

-Schools should provide training for educators in order for them to better be prepared to deal with mental health in their classrooms and the school.

-Schools should promote healthy lifestyle choices and personal wellbeing resources to increase student`s self-awareness, ability to focus, ability to be resilient during challenging situations and practice positive view of self and others.

The most important factors that lead to wellbeing in schools are school culture, teacher support, and student engagement. Overall, good mental health and well being leads to increased grades, better focus, better attitude, and better learning for the students.

All educators should be encouraged to look for ways to promote positive mental health and well being in their classrooms.

For more information, visit the article below:

https://www.worthit.org.uk/blog/school-mental-health-wellbeing-important

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