Wellbeing & Mental Health - Students
I would like to contact someone at the school
“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.”
Mental health is the way we think and feel. We all go through times when we feel worried, confused or down. Mental health problems are when difficulties get in the way of how we think or feel. This can mean that we find it hard to cope with family life, relationships, school or the wider world.
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Mental Health Warning Signs
- Physical signs of harm that are repeated or appear non-accidental
- Changes in eating/sleeping habits
- Increased isolation from friends or family, becoming socially withdrawn
- Changes in activity and mood
- Lowering of academic achievement
- Talking or joking about self-harm or suicide
- Abusing drugs or alcohol
- Expressing feelings of failure, uselessness or loss of hope
- Changes in clothing – e.g. long sleeves in warm weather
- Secretive behaviour
- Skipping PE or getting changed secretively
- Lateness to or absence from school
- Repeated physical pain or nausea with no evident cause
- An increase in lateness or absenteeism
- Headaches
We have a variety of support in place to help students who feel that they want to talk to someone about their mental health and well being or get the support for someone they are concerned about. Please click here for our pastoral support offer.
At Linslade School we have:
Local Organisations:
TACTIC, Leighton Buzzard, 01525 373838
CAMHS, Bedfordshire, 01582 708140
CHUMS, Bedfordshire, 01525 863924
National Organisations:
MIND,
