Mental Wellbeing in Children & Young People

Mental wellbeing in children and young people is just as important as physical wellbeing because wellbeing can impact relationships with their family and friends and how they interact with the world. It can allow children to think clearly, learn new skills and be socially active.

Good mental wellbeing can help them cope with whatever the world throws at them, allow them to value who they are and grow into well-rounded healthy (both mentally and physically) adults.

Anyone working with, or around, children or young people should take this Mental Wellbeing in Children and Young People training course. This can include those working in education such as teachers, headteachers, teacher assistants and senior leaders. Activity leaders, childminders, sport coaches and parents should also take this course to learn more about children’s mental health and wellbeing in primary schools, secondary schools or any setting.

With children spending so much time at school, it’s crucial teachers and other staff help support children and young people’s mental health and wellbeing.

Schools and teachers can support children’s mental health by:

1. Talking to them. Have an honest and open conversation with them about their emotions and regularly ask how they’re doing.
2. Have a lunchtime club. This can be in anything from baking to book clubs. It will help children and young people to get their minds off things and feel included in a community.
3. Train your staff. The more school staff that know about mental health and how to spot the signs, the better. Our Children’s Mental Health online course will give your staff the necessary skills and knowledge.
4. Keep active. Exercise isn’t just good for physical health, it’s also good for mental health and wellbeing.
5. Give them the means to express themselves. Find a way to express their anger, anxiety or sadness through art or sticky notes.

You can train in children’s mental health by enrolling your staff in our Mental Health and Wellbeing in Children and Young People training course. It will teach your school staff the signs and symptoms of mental health, the common issues faced, how to support them and much more.

For more information, or to enrol your staff, get in touch by giving us a ring or sending us a message.