These difficulties affect about 1 in 10 children and young people and at least one in four of the population will experience problems at some point in their lives. Over half of mental health problems in adult life (excluding dementia) start by the age of 14.

Although mental health issues are relatively common, it is often the case that children and young people don’t get the help they need as quickly as they should. As a result, mental health difficulties such as anxiety, low mood, depression, conduct disorders and eating disorders can stop some young people achieving what they want in life and making a full contribution to society.

At St Michael’s, we take our children’s mental health and wellbeing seriously: from PSHE in the classroom to Time to Talk during playtimes to 'Drawing for Talking' for identified individuals, we recognise the benefits of talking, reflecting and being supported through whatever difficulty life throws at our children. 

Supporting children through difficult times does NOT mean that we will never let children experience uncomfortable or challenging situations. Rather, we aim to work with children to develop and use strategies for managing those uncomfortable situations.

(Dept of Health: Future in Mind, 2015)

 

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