Students face growing pressures, academically, socially, and emotionally. This World Mental Health Day, we’re reminded how vital it is that all young people have access to consistent, high-quality mental wellbeing support in school.
At BrainWaves, our mission is to make this support both accessible and effective. Our free, evidence-based Wellbeing Curriculum, developed with researchers at the University of Oxford, equips students with practical strategies to manage their mental health through ready-to-teach lessons designed to fit seamlessly into your PSHE planning.
Key Wellbeing Lessons for Mental Health Week
- Managing Worry Ages 11-14: Learn a variety of techniques to tackle everyday worries.
- Challenging Negative Thoughts Ages 11-14: Discover strategies to transform unhelpful thinking patterns.
- Sleep, Screens, and Mood Ages 11-14: Understand how use of screens and bedtime routines impact mood, wellbeing, and sleep quality.
- Social Media Social Media and The Dangers of Perfection Ages 11-14: Explore how social media affects our sense of self and how to navigate it positively.
- Helping Others for Better Wellbeing Ages 11-14: Engage in activities that highlight the power of kindness and altruism.
- Making Change Happen Ages 11-14: Empower students with tools to make lasting, positive changes in their lives.
These lessons are tailored to help students understand their emotions, reflect on their experiences, and develop a stronger sense of agency over their mental health, all in an age-appropriate, evidence-based format.
Watch our Webinar
To support your school in embedding our wellbeing curriculum into your school, we hosted the following webinar: “Teaching about mental health with confidence: Best practice for wellbeing lessons”.
In this interactive session, we explored the practical strategies to enhance student wellbeing, strengthen your school community, and shared real-world examples of how schools are transforming their culture and improving student engagement.
Become a BrainWaves Research Partner
Our Research Partners are helping to shape the future of mental health education. By joining us, you’ll be contributing to one of the UK’s largest studies into adolescent wellbeing and helping us build a better understanding of what young people need to thrive.
We’re currently inviting UK-based schools and colleges with 16+ provision to join this vital work!
If you’re interested in bringing BrainWaves to your school or college, or becoming a Research Partner, get in touch with our team at support@brainwaveshub.org.uk.
Together, let’s change the story on youth mental health, starting in the classroom!
