Wellbeing
Wellbeing
Mental health is a state of well-being in which every individual realises his or her own potential, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to her or his community. (World Health Organisation).
We all have mental health and anyone can develop a mental health issue. Prevention is the only sustainable way of reducing the burden caused by mental and behavioural problems (World Health Organisation).
At The Broxbourne School, we aim to promote positive mental health for every member of our staff and student body. We pursue this aim using whole school approaches with a focus on early intervention, and specialised, targeted approaches aimed at vulnerable pupils. In addition to promoting positive mental health, we aim to recognise and respond to mental ill health, promoting a safe and stable environment for pupils and staff affected both directly and indirectly by mental ill health.
Lead Members of Staff
- Pastoral Assistant Head: Designated Safeguarding Lead (Mrs K Brandon)
- Assistant Head and Director of Sixth Form: Mental Health Lead (Mrs L Reynard)
- Deputy Mental Health Lead (Ms R Bishop)
- Pupil Mental Health Lead (Ms R Bishop)
- Staff Mental Health Lead (Ms H Smith)
- Lead First Aider
Local Support:
Youth Concern Trust (YCT): Counselling and therapeutic support charity for children and young people aged 5-25 Contact details: YCT House, Maddox Road, Harlow, Essex. CM20 3GA. 01279 414090 admin@yctsupport.com
CAMHS: Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services. Contact details: Single Point of Access (SPA) 0300 777 0707 hpft.spa@nhs.net
School Nurse: Can now be accessed online and referrals made by parents, teachers, GP’s and other health professionals
Wellbeing Signposting Guide for Young People (produced by Hertfordshire County Council and Mind Network)
Online support:
The Mix - https://www.themix.org.uk/
Sandbox - https://sandbox.mindler.co.uk/
Young Minds – https://www.youngminds.org.uk
B-eat - https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/
Health for Teens - https://www.healthforteens.co.uk/
Samaritans – https://www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help/schools/young-people/
Childline - https://www.childline.org.uk/
Anxiety UK - www.anxietyuk.org.uk
National Self-Harm Network - www.nshn.co.uk
Factsheets and Advice
Mental Health and Wellbeing information for parents and carers in Herts
Young Minds Parent Mental Health Guide A-Z
Need help now?
Make a referral (parent link)
Five Ways To Wellbeing
The Five Ways to Wellbeing was developed as a set of five actions that international research shows help to promote wellbeing. The simple actions if taken regularly, can improve wellbeing and enhance quality of life.
The Five ways to Wellbeing can help you to:
- Deal with stressful situations by taking time out and learning how to cope when things get tough.
- Increase chances of employability and self-worth by taking notice of what you are good at and what you can offer to others
- Perform well at school and be physically healthy
