Mental Health and Wellbeing

As part of World Mental Health day this week, we have been talking to children about mental health and wellbeing – what it is and what we can do to promote a positive mental health and wellbeing.

In daily reviews and Friday’s safeguarding weekly theme session, we used the following questions to support class discussions:

• What is mental health? (Mental health is our thoughts, thinking and feelings. Having a positive mental health means that we keep our minds healthy, feeling good about ourselves and being able to manage our thoughts, thinking and feelings through life’s ups and downs).
• What can we do to promote a positive mental health? (encourage children to think about the 5 ways to wellbeing – see picture below for more info)
• What can you do if you are worried about your mental health? (encourage children to think about talking to one of their 5 safe adults)