Mental health is much more than the absence of mental illness. It also means having self-belief and the resilience to cope with stress and change. In order to teach such skills, teachers and other staff must equip themselves and their workplaces with the procedures, understanding and confidence required to monitor mental health, share strategies effectively and act appropriately if issues arise.Mental Health and Wellbeing in Primary Education puts all the information you need at your fingertips - with detailed guidance on creating a culture of wellbeing, overviews of key educational challenges and transitions, and early warning signs to look out for. The authors also explore how a range of common mental health difficulties that can affect learning (including anxiety, low mood, attachment difficulties, eating disorders and ADHD) are typically identified, diagnosed and managed.Supported by a wealth of ready-made lesson plans, frames and templates, Mental Health and Wellbeing in Primary Education offers a practical, up-to-date look at how teachers and other education professionals can monitor, encourage and teach mental wellbeing among primary age children.Written by a child and adolescent psychiatrist, a clinical psychologist and a teacher with a special interest in mental health and emotional wellbeing, this book emphasises the need for effective and innovative communication and collaboration across the health and education sectors, for the benefit of all children. Wherever you or the children you support are on their wellbeing journey, this book can help.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Part 1: Putting mental health and wellbeing first
1. Identification, responses and interventions
2. Ready to learn
3. A whole school approach
Part 2: Wellbeing
4. Wellbeing for all
5. Building Emotional Intelligence
6. Managing and mastering screens
Part 3: Mental health presentations and conditions
7. Anxiety, Panic and OCD
8. Low mood
9. Behaviours that challenge, anger and defiance
10. Attachment difficulties and Trauma
11. Autism Spectrum Condition
12. Difficulties with attention, hyperactivity, impulsivity and tics
13. Onset of puberty and gender identity
14. Feeding and eating disorders
Part 4: Transitions
15. Introduction to transitions
16. Transition into Early Years settings
17. Daily transitions
18. Year-to-year transitions
19. Transition to Secondary school
Part 5: Resources
20. Lesson plans and resources
21. Glossary
22. Further reading and guidance
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