Mental Health and Wellbeing Handbook for Schools: Transforming Mental Health Support on a Budget

This book provides a practical approach to mental health and wellbeing for schools, focusing on staff training, creating safe spaces, and harnessing support from parents and the community. It offers practical advice for addressing concerns such as stress, self-harm, and body image and demonstrates how to embed mental health at the heart of a school's philosophy.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 144 pages
\n Publication date: 21 May 2019
\n Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
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This comprehensive guide offers an innovative and effective approach to mental health and well-being that any school can readily embrace to revolutionize its support for students. By equipping staff with practical resources on a constrained budget, the book empowers schools to make a tangible impact on student mental health. It provides a clear roadmap for staff to establish robust mental health support systems without requiring advanced psychology or counseling qualifications. The guide comprehensively addresses key areas such as staff training, creating safe spaces for well-being, and leveraging the support of parents and the local community. Additionally, it offers practical guidance for addressing concerns such as stress, self-harm, and body image. Whether through small, daily enhancements that cultivate a culture of mental well-being or comprehensive school-wide campaigns, this book demonstrates how to integrate mental health seamlessly into a school's philosophy. By adopting these strategies, schools can create a nurturing environment that promotes the emotional and psychological growth of their students, enabling them to thrive academically and personally.

\n Weight: 166g\n
Dimension: 137 x 214 x 11 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781785924811\n \n