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Mental Health and Wellbeing

A Professional Learning Resource For All School Staff

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The Mental Health Foundation Scotland, Digital Bricks Learning and Children’s Health Scotland have created a Professional Learning Resource for Scottish Government in Mental Health and Wellbeing. It has been designed for all staff working in schools across Scotland. It is open access and available to anyone who may find it of benefit.

The resource takes a whole school approach centred around prevention and early intervention to promote positive mental health and wellbeing for everyone in the school community. It aims to provide school staff with knowledge and understanding of mental health and wellbeing in schools and a range of opportunities to learn about experiences and advice from practitioners and young people.

There are four main sections split into bitesize topics. The core content should take around 6-7 hours to complete and there are suggestions for further learning. Learners can move through topics at their own time and pace in any order.

An Overview of Mental Health and Wellbeing

Introduction to Mental Health and Wellbeing
The Mental Health Continuum
Understanding Emotions
Talking to Children and Young People about Mental Health and Wellbeing

Factors Influencing Mental Health and Wellbeing

Introduction to Factors Influencing Mental Health and Wellbeing
Understanding the Brain
Understanding Trauma and Adversity

Health Conditions
Sleep
Digital Technology and Social Media
Body Image

Applying Prevention Based Approaches to Mental Health and Wellbeing in Schools

Introduction to Applying Prevention Based Approaches to Mental Health and Wellbeing in Schools
Building Resilience
Letting Pupils Lead
Facilitating Group Conversations about Mental Health
Understanding Diversity and Discrimination
Creating a Stigma Free School
Working with Families and Communities
Supporting Children and Young People to Manage a Mental Health Crisis
Self Harm and Suicide Awareness

School Staff Wellbeing

School Staff Wellbeing

The mental health and wellbeing of children and young people is an absolute priority for the Scottish Government so I am delighted such an informative and valuable resource is now available to all school staff. This resource will provide the essential knowledge and understanding required to support children young people, and school staff, to promote positive wellbeing and build resilience in themselves and others. I am grateful to all of those involved in developing this resource and essentially improving the lives of children and young people across Scotland.

The mental health and wellbeing of our children and young people must be a priority as we continue to recover from the Covid-19 pandemic and beyond. Ensuring those working with young people, in all capacities, have access to resources that develop their understanding of, and equip them to appropriately support mental health is crucial; I welcome this comprehensive resource providing training and information for all school staff.

From how to talk to children about their mental health difficulties to understanding the wide range of inequalities that sadly still exist – this programme will help improve staff understanding when it comes to children’s needs and their mental health and wellbeing. It will also highlight the important triggers to look out for when a pupil is in need of treatment or is struggling with their mental health.