Mental Health and wellbeing

Place to be

 

Wear it Yellow Day - 10th October 2024

 

 

Feel Good Week 2023 - February 2024

1. Monday to Friday G06 Free Breakfast and meditation space for a quiet start to the day!

2. Monday lunchtime: Pop up peers in the Sixth form common room – table set up and sixth formers ready to talk to you about mental wellbeing and anti-bullying (leaflets and cakes provided!)

3. Wednesday after school 3-5 Free Yoga session booked: sign up sheet S18 door in advance.

4. Thursday KS4 Lunchtime G06: Feel good short film screening with free snacks.

5. Book roulette: Free mental health book: 1 per form, randomly chosen with randomiser app in Form.

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Tips for Blue Monday 2024

Where we discussed 5 practical tips for happiness

1. Smiling- releases a powerful chemical reaction in the brain that increases levels of dopamine and serotonin leaving you feeling happier

2. Being grateful- rewires your brain into being happier as it directly activates brain regions associated with the neurotransmitter dopamine

3. Pause and Be present- a study from Yale university found that mindfulness and meditation can reduce fear, anxiety and stress

4. Move your body- Physical exercise can reduce or prevent depression

5. Service- small acts of kindness can increase the presence of the four chemicals in our brain primarily responsible for mood leaving people feeling more happy and more purpose in their lives