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Giving young people the agency to navigate and understand their wellbeing.
Free evidence-based resources to develop mental health literacy for secondary schools and colleges.
BrainWaves Wellbeing Curriculum
BrainWaves has developed a comprehensive and evidence-informed mental wellbeing curriculum, comprising fully resourced lessons that are freely available to download.
The BrainWaves lessons are structured to support distinct developmental stages, with tailored lesson pathways for students aged 11-14, 14-16, and 16-18. All lessons and associated materials are accessible via our dedicated schools portal at education.brainwaveshub.org, which also hosts a wide range of teaching resources, recorded webinar sessions, and ongoing professional support for teachers.
Grounded in the principles of positive psychology, the curriculum has been rigorously developed and evaluated in collaboration with both students and teachers to ensure pedagogical relevance, age-appropriateness, and practical effectiveness.
The lessons are designed to empower young people with the knowledge and skills needed to understand and manage their mental health, while fostering resilience, agency, and a sense of optimism.
Drawing on real-world scenarios and current scientific research, the BrainWaves curriculum equips students with practical, evidence-based strategies to support their mental wellbeing, helping them to navigate the complex challenges of modern-day adolescent life with greater confidence and adaptability.
Visit BrainWaves Education
To access our classroom resources, please register for a free account via our BrainWaves Education site.
Our educational approach
The goal of the BrainWaves curriculum is to deliver evidence-based, engaging lessons that empower students to take charge of their mental health. It seeks to foster optimism about personal growth and the potential for positive change, while supporting students in developing essential skills for managing their mental wellbeing.
The lessons support students in the development of:
- A positive self-concept and self-awareness
- Social, emotional, and interpersonal relationship skills
- Resilience and persistence
- An understanding of the relationship between mind and body
- Ability to think beyond one’s own concerns and focus on and engage with others
- Critical thinking and information literacy
Donate to BrainWaves
BrainWaves is a registered charity dedicated to improving the mental health and wellbeing of young people through research, education and collaboration. As a charity, we rely on the generosity of donors, partners and supporters to continue this important work.
As we aim to expand this vital initiative, we invite potential donors to support the development of additional lessons. Your contributions will help enhance mental wellbeing education and significantly impact the lives of young people. Together, we can empower future generations to thrive.