PHA have launched ‘Working Together to Promote Mental Wellbeing’ with @profsiobhanon Interim Mental Health Champion. For 5 weeks we focus on Take 5 Steps to Wellbeing. Resources & support available at mindingyourhead.info Info@ pha.site/MentalWellbein#MentalWellbeingNI2020
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Mentally Healthy Schools
It’s been an exciting week for the #MentallyHealthySchools team as the site, packed with mental health resources, became available UK-wide! Schools in N Ireland, Scotland & Wales can now access free, quality-assured resources relevant to their curriculum bit.ly/32linG0
EA Back to School Programme
The ‘Back to School’ programme has been developed by EA Primary Behaviour Support & Provisions.
It offers pupils the opportunity to reflect on their time at home and process their thoughts and feelings about coming back to school. Pupils will vary in their responses about coming back to school and these may change and develop over the coming weeks and months.
https://www.eani.org.uk/information-for-educational-settings
This programme comprises of three elements:
- Guidance Notes
- Presentation
- Pupil booklet
These resources can be used with pupils on their first day back at school or over an extended period of time. The activities are based on the Public Health Agency ‘Take 5 Steps to Well-Being’ model, using strategies to promote and support positive well-being, along with developing pupil’s personal strengths and resilience. This will not only give insight into how pupils are feeling, but will also allow school staff the opportunity to reflect on and be aware of their own well-being. This programme can support the school to embed a whole school approach to promoting the social and emotional well-being of all pupils.
PHA Back to School Blog
Our latest #COVID19 blog with @RelateNI titled ‘Back to school’ looks at how we can support our children as they adjust back. Check it out @ pha.site/Backtoschool#routine #mentalhealth #wellbeing #schoolsreopeninguk