Mental Health Week

 At The Gap SHS we celebrate Mental Health Week by participating in a number of activities. 

Mental health week encourages us to start conversations, reduce stigma and highlight the support available for those who may be struggling.

Mental health challenges can affect anyone: children, teens, and adults alike. Recognising this helps us create more compassionate and supportive environments.

Parents and caregivers play a central role in shaping the mental health of their children. It is an opportunity to pause and reflect on the pressures young people face in today's world and how we can best support them. Whether it's helping children find balance between school, technology, and rest; encouraging open conversations about feelings; or modelling healthy coping strategies ourselves - small steps at home can make a big difference.

We can strengthen our understanding of mental health and contribute to a culture where seeking help is seen as a sign of strength, not weakness.

If you do have any concerns about the wellbeing of your child, please contact the school for further information or seek medical or professional help through our Guidance team, your GP or other health professionals.

This Special Report highlights the importance of World Mental Health Day and offers practical suggestions for how your family can acknowledge and support it together. 

https://thegapshs.eq.schooltv.me/wellbeing_news/special-report-world-mental-health-day-au