The Mental Health Handbook for Primary School

The Mental Health Handbook for Primary School is an educational resource to teach children and young people about mental health - an issue of vital importance to challenge the ignorance and stigma related to the area. Many young people will be living with or may themselves suffer from mental health problems.

The The Mental Health Handbook for Primary School is a comprehensive resource that effectively helps teachers deal sensitively with this important area, it is split into four parts;

Part 1

Provides an introduction and background information highlighting the need to tackle mental health in primary schools. The facts are startling - 10% of 10-16 year olds have a diagnosed mental health disorder, there is an increasing number of children self-harming and an alarming increase in early eating disorders. This section provides clear guidance on how to use the programme, including working with parents and answering questions children may ask.

Part 2

Details a comprehensive PowerPoint presentation introducing staff to the programme.

Part 3

Provides wide-ranging lesson materials with comprehensive teacher notes and including all the necessary copiable resources for using the programme from years 3 through to 6.

Part 4

Is a Glossary of Terms as well as a valuable Resource Directory to direct the busy teacher to other useful sources of information.

The accompanying CD ROM includes:

• Activity pages
• A model letter for parents
• Staff PowerPoint.

 ISBN: 9781906517496