Posts Tagged ‘mental health’
Celebrating World Mental Health 2025 in Schools
World Mental Health Day, observed annually on October 10th, is an important reminder of the significance of mental well-being in all sectors, including education. This year the theme is “Access to Services: Mental Health in Catastrophes and Emergencies,” and highlights the urgent need to ensure mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) reaches people affected by conflict, disaster, and…
Read MoreEmpowering Educators: Youth Mental Health First Aid Training
On September 18th and 19th, 12 teachers and teaching assistants from North Tyneside schools took an important step to support pupil wellbeing. They completed training to become certified Youth Mental Health First Aiders. Led by Janice Gibson and Alex Frazer, from Education North Tyneside, the course gives staff the tools to help people facing mental…
Read MoreMental health and well-being of new arrivals
What is mental health? Mental health is a state that enables children to cope with the stresses of life, realise their abilities to learn well, work well, and contribute to their community. It is heart-wrenching to consider the immense challenges and losses that many new arrivals have faced before reaching the UK. Mental health plays…
Read MoreThe Healthy Schools Programme as a tool for school improvement
The Healthy Schools Programme as a tool for school improvement North Tyneside has had a Healthy Schools Program for almost 30 years and school improvement has always been at the heart of it. The Healthy School programme promotes health and wellbeing in any school. It provides a structured whole school approach that supports the physical,…
Read MoreThe Importance of Mental Health Training for Early Years Practitioners.
Mental health is a critical aspect of human well-being, and it is not limited to adulthood. It starts from infancy and childhood and continues throughout life. Early years provisions, such as preschools and childminders, play a pivotal role in shaping a child’s mental health and overall development. Around 80% of children’s mental health support is…
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