Wellbeing News

Teen Mental Health First Aid Training

For 3 days during the final two weeks of term, our Year 10 students are undertaking Peer to Peer Teen Mental Health First Aid Training.

The Teen Mental Health First Aid course teaches students how to provide initial peer-to-peer support to a friend or classmate who may be experiencing a mental health problem or mental health crisis, until professional help is received or the crisis resolves. 

Students learn about the signs and symptoms of common mental health problems in adolescents, how to recognise and respond to an emerging or worsening mental health problem, and the interventions and supports available. 

Using a practical, evidence-based action plan, students learn how to approach a friend or classmate they are concerned about and initiate a conversation about those concerns. Students also learn how to offer initial support and information, how to encourage the person to seek professional help, and when to seek the help of a trusted adult. 

Parent Information Session

On Wednesday 28th August, our Wellbeing Team ran a parent information session about Emotional Support for Teens, that was put together by our superstar Mental Health Practitioner, El Harvy.

We unpacked themes such as: Recognising emotions, Connecting, Empathising and Validating, Labelling Emotions and Problem Solving.

We look forward to working with the GEC community around further supporting mental health and connection

Nick Ford

Student Wellbeing Leader