Four steps for targeted mental health support in schools
Schools play a vital role in building mental health and wellbeing effectively. At Anna Freud we recommend developing a strong whole-school or college approach to create a safe, supportive environment for everyone.
Our Head of Knowledge and Dissemination in the Schools team, Natalie Merrett, shares this blog which highlights four key steps: Four Steps for Targeted Mental Health Support in Schools | Anna Freud
Natalie highlights these four steps for developing the right targeted support for your school or college.
- Step 1: Understand your specific needs
- Step 2: Identify appropriate support
- Step 3: Plan roll-out
- Step 4: Evaluate and monitor, adapt and sustain
Step 4 includes our Wellbeing Measurement for Schools resources, which allow you to measure pupil and staff feedback, impact of school interventions, or receive tailored support. Our pupil surveys and guidance are free to download.
Natalie’s blog also includes online guidance in partnership with the Department for Education, and evidence-based targeted support programmes and interventions on their hub. Plus other resources, webinars, training and clinical support to help education settings support the mental health of your students.
Read the full article here:
Four steps for targeted mental health support in schools