Mental Health and Wellbeing

At Brownedge St Mary’s, we are committed to supporting the mental health and well-being of all our pupils and staff.

We aim to be supportive, caring and respectful and encourage our pupils to be open so that they can have their voice heard. We recognise that everyone experiences different life challenges, and that each of us may need help to cope with them sometimes. We understand that anyone and everyone may need additional emotional support. At Brownedge St Mary’s, positive mental health is everybody’s responsibility – we all have a role to play.

In September 2022 we were awarded the School Mental Health Award in recognition of our outstanding and pioneering work in making a difference to pupils lives through supporting their mental health and wellbeing.

Dean Johnstone, founder and CEO of Minds Ahead said: “This award shines a light on the excellent work is being done to promote mental health for their community of children and adults.

It is thrilling and humbling to learn about Brownedge St Mary's Catholic High School and the many other schools engaged in the quality award process. I’d like to offer my congratulations on this deserved recognition."

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There are some key actions you can consider to support your child or young person’s mental health and wellbeing including: Listening to and acknowledging their concerns. Children and young people may respond to stress in different ways. Signs may be emotional (for example, they may be upset, distressed, anxious, angry or agitated), behavioural (for example, they may become clingier or more withdrawn, or they may wet the bed), or physical (for example, they may experience stomach aches).

Look out for any changes in their behaviour. Children and young people may feel less anxious if they are able to express and communicate their feelings in a safe and supportive environment. Children and young people who communicate differently to their peers may rely on you to interpret their feelings. Listen to them, acknowledge their concerns and give them extra love and attention if they need it.