Promoting Mental Health And Wellbeing In A School

Mental health and wellbeing

Mental health is more than the absence of mental illness. Mental health is a state of wellbeing where people can meet their learning potential, cope with normal stresses, and are connected to the community and their friends

Why mental health and wellbeing is promoted in Shree Jalaram International School

For most people, mental health issues emerge when they are young. Half of all mental disorders emerge by the time people are 14 years old and another half by 25 years of age the same period when most people are in education.

Promoting mental health and wellbeing as a core role in education helps students:

  • flourish in their education journey
  • build resilience against adversity
  • develop protective factors from mental ill-health
  • provide them with skills and confidence to self-seek help for early intervention. 


Key features of promoting mental health and wellbeing in schools

1.School approaches as a whole:

School approaches as a whole involves school, leaders, teachers, staff, and parents to embed a safe and inclusive learning culture and environment, including:

  • Providing programs such as social and emotional skills
  • Providing timely support for those with additional needs
  • Involving students and families in decision-making.

 2.Resilience building for students

Resilience is the ability to cope and thrive in the face of negative events, challenges, or adversity. It is a skill that can be developed through:

  • Positive social connections
  • Safe environment
  • Life skills such as positive coping and problem-solving skills
  • Advanced social values
  • Positive self-regard
  • A sense of purpose and responsibility.
  • Building staff capacity to promote and protect mental health

 

Conclusion:

Promoting mental health in Shree Jalaram International School is something we must all prioritize. Mental health issues could affect anyone at any time. So it is very important we get it right and help our students as much as possible.





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