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Mental Health and Wellbeing
Mental health is a state of well-being in which every individual realises his or her own potential, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to her or his community,” (World Health Organization, 2014).
What's mental health?
We all have mental health. Your mental health affects how you feel, think and act. It refers to your emotional, psychological and social wellbeing. Your mental health
can change on a daily basis and over time, and can be affected by a range of factors. It’s important to look after your mental health, as you would look after your physical health. Your state of wellbeing affects how you cope with stress, relate to others and make choices. It also plays a part in your relationships with your family, community, colleagues and friends.
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At Emmanuel Holcombe, we are committed to supporting the health and wellbeing of our pupils and staff to ensure that the school is a community where everyone feels able to thrive. Positive mental wellbeing is essential if children and young people are to flourish and lead fulfilling lives.
Two key elements to support good mental health are:
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Feeling Good – experiencing positive emotions like happiness, contentment and enjoyment. Including feelings like curiosity, engagement and safety.
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Functioning Well – how a person is able to function in the world, this includes positive relationships and social connections, as well as feeling in control of your life and having a sense of purpose.
We believe that teaching about mental health and emotional wellbeing as part of a comprehensive Jigsaw PSHE and 'My Happy Mind' curriculum is vital. Jigsaw and 'My Happy Mind' is central to the curriculum across the whole school and assists pupils to cope with the changes at puberty, introduces them to a wider world, helps manage transitions and enables them to make an active contribution to their communities.
Here is a list of useful websites that offer support and advice:
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www.nhs.uk/every-mind-matters/supporting-others/childrens-mental-health/
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As a parent or carer, looking after your own wellbeing is also important and Every Mind Matters enables you to get tailored wellbeing support. Use the Mind Plan to see what works for you: https://www.nhs.uk/every-mind-matters/mental-wellbeing-tips/your-mind-plan-quiz/
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Dealing with anxiety - https://tutorful.co.uk/guides/the-expert-guide-to-help-your-child-with-anxiety
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Childline 0800 1111 - If you're worried about a child, even if you're unsure, contact our professional counsellors for help, advice and support.
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Contact the NSPCC helpline or email help@nspcc.org.uk: 0808 800 5000
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Young Minds are the UK’s leading charity fighting for children and young people's mental health. They offer lots of support and advice: https://www.youngminds.org.uk/
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ELSA Support provides lots of free support and resources to support emotional literacy and nurture, additionally you can find 14 day self isolation activities: https://www.elsa-support.co.uk/
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The websites below are linked to wellbeing which we hope you find useful, especially in coping with issues like self isolation:
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Children's mental health resources - Click here
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Minded - Click here
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Online safety - Click here
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Support for Autistic Children - Click here
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As you are no doubt aware, this situation is constantly evolving so we will keep you updated with the latest advice in regards to how to support your children, as we get it.