World Mental Health Day

Mental Health Day, celebrated worldwide on 10th of October is an opportunity to raise awareness of mental health issues and advocate against social stigma. During various classes, such as biology, physical education, citizenship and form time students were encouraged to talk about mental health. All the lesson plans and materials for speaking activities were shared on one common padlet. https://padlet.com/tambelli_sylwia/v4hdqb44r5ex0hvd

The objectives of the classes were:

  • making students understand and empathise with anyone burdened with mental health issues
  • realizing the lengths of effects it can have on the people around them
  • portraying various disorders and their symptoms
  • encouraging students to looking for professional help in case of noticing any symptoms of mental disorders
  • promoting activities they are engaging in to keep up good mental health and well-being
  • helping children distinguish between mental health myths and reality

Students were involved in discussions, watching films, lectures with the school psychologist and psychotherapist, they took part in role playing and they learnt some simple mindfulness techniques.

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