Mental health and wellbeing

Participants told us that lockdown (and aspects of the pandemic) had brought on intense, difficult feelings that sometimes felt like an emotional rollercoaster.

These are normal reactions to the circumstances, which have brought a sudden disruption to life and raised lots of new concerns and worries.

For many, it will be helpful to provide opportunities to talk about how the pandemic has impacted them emotionally this year and normalise how they’ve been feeling.

Some may need more directed support, such as through pastoral and support staff or referrals to external services.

Resources

The resources shown below can help support young people within education to think about their mental health and wellbeing and cope with difficult feelings.

• Anna Freud National Centre for Children and Families has developed a practical guide for schools with ways to support the mental health and wellbeing of pupils and students during periods of disruption, as well as specific guides to help young people manage anxiety and help young people who are worried.
• Childline has developed resources to help with anxiety, stress and panic.
• Stem4 has developed information posters for young people with strategies and tips on a range of mental health and wellbeing related issues, including managing anxiety, stress and depression.
• Student Minds provide information and resources for students about looking after their mental health.
• The Department for Education has produced practical materials to support staff training about teaching mental wellbeing.
• The NHS provides resources relating to young people’s mental health and wellbeing, including help with stress, anxiety, and depression.

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