** NEW Mental and Emotional Health IMatter Pilot Resources (Secondary)

The Mental and Emotional Health Secondary resources are now available for piloting. Not only will these resources play a vital role in your PSHE curriculum but also for the mental health recovery of your schools. Topics include: Identifying and managing emotions, identifying and dealing with common mental health problems, self-care and accessing support, dealing with change and loss, avoiding and managing exam stress, developing positive body image, self-esteem and resilience plus many more!

This resource is only available for Manchester Schools

**NEW Mental and Emotional Health IMatter Pilot Resources (Primary)

The lessons are available for primary and secondary schools to deliver lessons on the theme of Mental Health and Wellbeing. This encompasses a wide range of subjects including; Self-esteem, mental health awareness, managing change, loss, transition, managing feelings, self-care, seeking support for a range of mental health conditions.

This resource is only available for Manchester Schools

**NEW** Children's Mental Health Week 2023 - Let's Connect

Children’s Mental Health week is fast approaching…  6^th-12^th February 2023!

This year’s theme is ‘Let’s Connect!’

 We have created a padlet with a range of resources for you to use during the week, ranging from assemblies, lesson activities, challenges, fundraising ideas, home learning tasks, to tips for parents/carers.

Take a look and start to plan your week, highlighting the importance of making healthy connections with the people in our lives. 

Please log on with your school credentials to be given the download that contains the padlet link.

If faced with any problems, please contact Zain Iqbal (zain.iqbal2@mft.nhs.uk) or Heather Chadwick (heather.chadwick@mft.nhs.uk)

This resource is only available for Manchester Schools

Anna Freud - We All Have Mental Health: Animation & Teacher Toolkit 2018 - KS3 Assembly

Watch the 6 minute animation 'We All Have Mental Health' by Anna Freud and present alongside this prepared assembly.

This assembly aims to give young people:

• Consistent and accessible language to talk about mental health
• A better understanding of mental health self-care
• To know who to ask for support when it is needed

Anna Freud - We All Have Mental Health: Animation & Teacher Toolkit 2018 - KS3 Lesson

Watch the 6 minute animation 'We All Have Mental Health' by Anna Freud and present alongside this prepared lesson.

This lesson aims to give young people:

• Consistent and accessible language to talk about mental health
• A better understanding of mental health self-care
• To know who to ask for support when it is needed

Anna Freud- Supporting Staff Wellbeing in Schools (Booklet)

This has been developed with Anna Freud's mental health experts, and aims to offer practical guidance about what school staff and senior leaders can do to support their own and their colleagues' wellbeing. Topics featured include what can impact on or support wellbeing? What can supervision look like in schools? and How can senior leaders prioritise wellbeing?

Bereavement Example Policy and Support - Winston's Wish

It is recommended that all education settings have a Bereavement Policy that will enable appropriate and effective responses to be made in the event of a death within the school community. The purpose of this example policy is to support settings to develop their own policy that will support children, families and staff in school when a death in the school community has occurred and in doing so to be aware of, and sensitive to, individual, family, cultural and religious factors that influence people’s responses to both death and suicide. In addition to this policy there are also a range of resources and templates available on the Winston’s Wish website: https://www.winstonswish.org/supporting-you/support-for-schools/

Body Image - RISE ABOVE LESSON PLAN AND POWERPOINT - PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND

Use this lesson plan, PowerPoint and accompanying videos to help students explore what body image is and how social media can influence it, and identify ways to reduce stress or anxiety caused by online pressure. Downloads include:

• Body image lesson plan PDF
• PowerPoint for use in class

This resource is only available for Manchester Schools

CAMHS Referral Acceptance Criteria And Guidance

When considering a CAMHS referral for a pupil, please use this document to evaluate their acceptance criteria and to see what other support they can access.

Charlie Waller - Looking after your mental well-being

A guide for Occupational Health Practitioners

Charlie Waller - Taking care of your mental health

Looking after your own well-being as a health professional

Children's Mental Health Week 2021 - 1st - 7th February

Children's Mental Health Week begins on the 1st of February and we're encouraging all schools to join in. The theme this year is "Express Yourself."

You'll find resources in the folder for both Primary and Secondary schools. We hope you find these useful to engage with your classes either in person or virtually

This resource is only available for Manchester Schools

Coping with Self-Harm - A Guide for Parents and Carers

This guide was developed from talking to parents and carers of young people and is aimed at helping parent, carers and other family members and friends cope when a young person is self-harming.

It includes information on the nature and causes of self harm, how to support a young person when facing this problem and what help is available.

Exam Stress - Rise Above Lesson Plan and Powerpoint - Public Health England

Use this lesson plan, PowerPoint and accompanying videos to teach students to identify the signs and symptoms of exam stress and recognise that it can affect young people, before, during and after an exam. Using the concept of designing an 'exam buddy' app to help them, students develop helpful strategies for managing their own exam stress and supporting friends who may also be experiencing stress. Downloads include:

• Exam stress lesson plan PDF
• Managing exam stress: tips and advice PDF
• PowerPoint for use in class

This resource is only available for Manchester Schools

Future in Mind Report (2015)

This document, published by the Department of Health, makes a number of proposals to improve mental health services for young people by 2020. These include: tackling stigma and improving attitudes to mental illness, introducing more access and waiting time standards for services, establishing ‘one stop shop’ support services in the community, and improving access for children and young people who are particularly vulnerable.

Future in Mind- Information for Children and Young People

This easy read version of the Future in Mind report provides an insight into how the Department of Health and the NHS are working together to improve the health and wellbeing of children and young people in England. It explains the five main ideas behind the report and why things need to change as well as the 2020 vision and how services can work together to make this happen.

Greater Manchester Suicide Prevention Information Service

Greater Manchester Suicide Prevention Information Service

Our team can help you to:

• Identify resources and support in your local area

• Clarify the things you may need to do and who to contact

• Access ongoing support services and groups

• Find out about resources available nationally

Guidance and Sign-posting

A list of external agencies who can support you in the areas of Mental Health&Resilience and Emotional Health and Wellbeing.

This resource is only available for Manchester Schools

Happy Being Me

A resource to promote positive body image in Year 5 and 6.

This resource is only available for Manchester Schools

INTERNATIONAL DAY OF HAPPINESS 20th March 2020

This campaign is a global celebration to mark the United Nations International Day of Happiness. It is coordinated by Action for Happiness, a non-profit movement of people from 160 countries, supported by a partnership of like-minded organisations.

This year's theme is Happier Together, focusing on what we have in common, rather than what divides us.

Everyone wants to be happy - and life is happier when we're together. So let's celebrate our common humanity. Join the community and be part of this special day.

Please click here for some fantastic free resources to support the International Day of Happiness. These are great to use with children of all ages - but we know that lots of adults will enjoy them too!

Action for Happiness also provides resources including posters, guides, and apps.

Please share what you’re doing to help create a happier world. Inspire others and spread the word using the hashtag #InternationalDayOfHappiness and @mcrhealthysch

We will look forward to hearing all about your celebrations.

Enjoy

KOOTH Cards

Kooth, from XenZone, is an online counselling and emotional well-being service for children and young people, available free at the point of access. This prinatable card contains all of the key information about the support that Kooth can offer young people.

This resource is only available for Manchester Schools

KOOTH Information poster.

Who are KOOTH? What do they offer?

Kooth, from XenZone, is an online counselling and emotional well-being service for children and young people, available free at the point of access. This poster can be printed and displayed were necessary in order to inform young people of the free support that they can acess for their emotional and mental health needs. Kooth integrates with face-to-face local services to ensure a seamless transition for young people. XenZone’s team of accredited counsellors, therapistsand support workers provide guided, outcome-focused help for each individual.

This information poster can be given to staff/ students to inform them of the services that KOOTH provide and how these services can be accessed.

This resource is only available for Manchester Schools

Letter Template for Parents on Mental Health Agenda

If your school has prioritised Mental Health and Wellbeing this year, you can launch the Healthy Schools initiative with parents by sending this letter home. This letter aims to show that it is a whole-school initiative for students, staff and parents to become more aware of their own mental health as well as the children's.

This resource is only available for Manchester Schools

Managing Anxiety in Uncertain Times : A Guide for Young People

This guide was produced by the Manchester Resilience Hub and explains how young people can manage their anxiety through uncertainty. This is particularly relevant given the return to school in wake of the Covid-19 lockdown and ongoing pandemic.

Manchester Emotional Resilience, Mental Health and Wellbeing Directory for schools and colleges

Signposting to Mental Health Services, Agencies, Resources and Support to enable schools/colleges and professionals to access the appropriate support for children, young people and their families.

Manchester Healthy Schools Self-harm Leaflet

The Manchester healthy schools team have produced a leaflet for school staff who are supporting young people who self-harm. The leaflet can be downloaded or hard copies can be obtained in the interim from your school nurse or the Manchester healthy schools team.

Mental Health and Well-being Policy for Schools and Colleges - example policy and guidance

Example policy and guidance on creating a Mental Health and Wellbeing Policy from the Charlie Waller Memorial Trust

Mental Health Awareness Week - 2021

Mental Health Awareness Week is from 10th - 16th May 2021 and this years theme is Nature! Please find attached our brochure full of links to further resources and information. There's something for everyone in our brochure and we're sure you'll find it helpful!

Mental Health Awareness Week May 2019

Mental Health Awareness week is the 13th - 19th May. The focus for this Mental Health Awareness week is:

Primary - Dealing with feelings

Secondary - Self-care and seeking support

We have provided both assembly and workshop materials to help raise awareness of Mental Health and seeking support! If you require any further support please contact: Emma.Pilling@mft.nhs.uk

This resource is only available for Manchester Schools

Online Stress and FOMO - Rise Above Lesson Plan and Powerpoint - Public Health England

Use this lesson plan, PowerPoint and accompanying videos to help students explore how stress may be experienced as a consequence of using social media and how this can affect their daily lives. Using peer-to-peer activities based on Rise Above films, students will discuss how they might manage any online stress and understand the importance of asking for help when they need it. Downloads include:

• Online stress and FOMO lesson plan PDF
• PowerPoint for use in class

This resource is only available for Manchester Schools

Research-School after suicide: child and young person’s experience in education after losing a parent to suicide

Research-School after suicide: child and young person’s experience in education after losing a parent to suicide

This research aims to highlight child and young people’s experience in education following the suicide of a parent. Research suggests that children and young survivors of suicide continue to be profoundly affected long after the suicide itself. They are more at risk from the effects of complicated grief such as, but not limited to, poor academic performance, depression, self-harm and indeed suicide. Children and young people who have experienced suicide are part of a vulnerable group who can feel marginalized. Nevertheless, research surrounding their experience is minimal. The research hopes to raise awareness and shape how education professionals support and respond to children and young people after being bereaved from suicide. Click here to read the research in full.

This resource is only available for Manchester Schools

Returning To School - September 2020 Assembly

This presentation will support students transitioning back into school. It helps to address any changes that your school has implemented in relation to government guidelines and also how pupils can access mental health and wellbeing support. 

This resource is only available for Manchester Schools

Returning To School - September 2020 Resources

We know that supporting children’s mental wellbeing during the return to school is a key priority. To help you, we have both created and collected together lots of useful resources all focused on making sure the return to classrooms in the autumn is a mentally healthy one

This resource is only available for Manchester Schools

Returning to School - Supporting Staff and Pupil Mental Health and Wellbeing - Resource Pack

This resource pack is for school staff who would like further ideas about supporting the mental health and wellbeing of staff and pupils through this time of transition; returning to school after lockdown.

Secondary Self-care guide

This Self-care Guide provides mental health and wellbeing support for secondary school pupils. The self-care guide includes the following:

Self-care strategies

Importance of diet on mood

How to seek support

Who can help?

This resource is only available for Manchester Schools

Self-care infographic

This infographic has been produced by the Manchester Resilience hub to help encourage self-care as a means to cope with the public inquiry into the Manchester Arena Attack.

SLEEP Support Secondary Schools

Within these resources you will find SLEEP Lessons for KS3-KS4 created by our Healthy Lifestyles Lead Nicola Howe, SLEEP Self-Care resources created by Emma Pilling and a selection resources from the Teen Sleep Hub Charity. A recorded KS3/4 assembly is also available - Please email: Emma.Pilling@mft.nhs.uk.

This resource is only available for Manchester Schools

Snapshot - Depression Lesson (Age 13+)

This Snapshot resource contains a lesson plan, powerpoint and film to help young people understand and talk about depression.

This resource is only available for Manchester Schools

Snapshot - Exam Stress and Anxiety Lesson (Age 13+)

This Snapshot resource contains a lesson plan, powerpoint and film to help young people deal with and discuss exam stress and anxiety.

This resource is only available for Manchester Schools

Supporting Mental Health and Wellbeing in Schools (Booklet)

Over 50% of mental illnesses start before the age of 14 and 1 in 10 children and young people has a mental health disorder. This booklet, produced by Anna Freud, aims to support all staff working in school settings to understand how best to help the children and young people in their care. It covers a range of mental health concerns, describes signs you might recognise and offers straightforward and practical guidance about what to do if you are worried about a child or young person.

Supporting Mental Health in education following a traumatic event

Information produced by the Manchester Resilience hub in the wake of the Manchester area attack. Experts share learning regarding how best to support mental health in education following a traumatic event.

Supporting the social, emotional and mental health of the whole school community during and post coronavirus

This document provides a range of signposting information to curriculum and intervention support resources, policies, guidance and specialist support services. The document aims to support the transition back to school and the recovery period to follow

This resource is only available for Manchester Schools

Talking to my child leaflet

A leaflet to help you talk to your child

Ten Steps Towards School Staff Wellbeing - Anna Freud November 2018

This evidence-based resource is directed at school leads to guide conversations around staff wellbeing in schools. It provides excellent tips, strategies and case studies.

This resource is only available for Manchester Schools

The Resilient Classroom Resource Pack

Produced by Young Minds, this resource pack for teachers and pastoral staff contains a range of activities based on the Resilience Framework developed by Professor Angie Hart. Designed to promote and encourage resilience amongst students, these activities can be used in isolation or incorporated into a wider scheme.

Transitioning back to school following the CV19 pandemic - Activity Pack

Activities and interventions that can be used within the first term to support the mental and emotional health of pupils throughout their transition back into the classroom. 

This resource is only available for Manchester Schools

Understanding and Managing Trauma: A Guide for Young People

This guide was produced by the Manchester Resilience Hub and explains how young people can understand and manage their response to trauma. This is particularly relevant given the return to school in wake of the Covid-19 lockdown and ongoing pandemic.

Understanding Anxiety and Panic Attacks

This booklet, produced by the mental health charity MIND, is aimed at anyone who experiences anxiety. It looks into the causes of anxiety, its effects and how you can reduce it to a manageable level. It also provides some information about severe anxiety, including panic attacks and panic disorder.

Weekly Wellbeing Challenges and Activities - All Key Stages

We understand the immense pressures that staff and parents are under in ensuring that the mental health and well-being of pupils is protected. To help support staff and parents, we've created these three resources that provide children and young people with a weekly wellbeing challenge or activity. The challenges and activities are easy to access, with additional resources all hyperlinked and ready to download. All it requires is for you to click the link below to access the challenges for the correct key stage. We will aim to provide a new challenge/activity per week so do make sure that you regularly check the document.

Please ignore the download link and click the hyperlinks below instead.

KS1 - Weekly Wellbeing Challenges

KS2 - Weekly Wellbeing Challenges

KS3/4 - Weekly Wellbeing Challenges 

This resource is only available for Manchester Schools

Wellbeing Questionnaires

These questionnaires can be used across all school settings: Primary, Secondary, SEND. These questionnaires can be used as wellbeing check-ins on the return to school post-lockdown or for general use on monitoring wellbeing.

This resource is only available for Manchester Schools

World Mental Health Day Resources 2021 - 10th October

The theme for this year’s World Mental Health Day on 10th October is ‘Mental Health in an Unequal World, asking us to think about the issues that cause mental health inequality both locally and globally.

Stigma and discrimination towards those with mental health issues is one key reason for these inequalities. Almost 9 out of 10 people with mental health problems say that the stigma surrounding mental health has a negative impact on their education, work and personal lives. The stigma around mental health can make it more difficult for those having difficulties to seek help. This World Mental Health Day, in our schools and communities, we can work towards ending the stigma around mental health, opening up conversations and normalizing the discussion of mental health and wellbeing in our classrooms.

We have collated the best resources available in an easy to navigate document. Click below to download.

This resource is only available for Manchester Schools

Young People Who Self-Harm - A Guide for School Staff

This resource has been developed by researchers and clinicians at the University of Oxford for school staff who

may come into contact with students who have self-harmed or are at risk of self-harm.  Here you will find information about self-harm and its impact, and some practical ways to help you support young people.