Children’s Mental Health Week

Children’s Mental Health Week is important because it reminds us that mental health matters, particularly for adolescents. For teenagers, positive wellbeing is becoming increasingly important due to the rise of social media alongside academic pressure during GCSE’s and A-levels. Teenagers often face high expectations in school which can make it difficult to manage stress and have a healthy balance between school and other hobbies.

School is the place where teenagers spend most of their time, meaning it plays a significant role in supporting and improving students’ wellbeing. At SCHS, we are encouraged to create healthy habits such as balancing homework with seeing friends, as well as continuing our other interests, which helps us feel supported, manage pressure, and most importantly, enjoy learning. Prioritising wellbeing by creating a positive environment in schools is important as it ensures that students feel confident in their abilities in school as well as outside of it meaning that students’ overall mental health is supported.

Written by SCHS pupil, Freya in Year 12