Guidelines for Mental Health Promotion, Well-Being in Primary Schools.
Practical guidance on how primary schools can promote mental health and well-being. The guidelines present in an integrated way the existing elements of current good practice. Effective and consistent delivery of SPHE (Social, Personal and Health Education) as part of a whole school approach to mental health promotion is central to implementation.
The purpose of the guidelines is to: • promote mental health awareness • build on the existing good practice already in place in primary schools • inform schools about the Health Promoting Schools Framework and Co-ordinators Handbook • progress mental health promotion using the National Educational Psychological Service (NEPS) Continuum of Support Framework which involves a graduated school response when mental health issues arise • help schools develop a coherent whole school approach to mental health that focuses on children, their parents and teachers, which is integrated into core school structures and practices • raise awareness of school support systems and services available to schools in relation to mental health promotion • assist schools in effectively addressing issues that arise.
Developed by the Educational Psychological Service in consultation with advisors from the Department of Education and Skills, the Health Service Executive, the Department of Health and the Department of Children and Youth Affairs.
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