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This is how we share information and good practices relating to mental health and wellbeing support in schools and colleges

What's New

NEWS: The AcSEED Newsletter

29th September 2025

AcSEED Newsletter for September 2025

NEWS: AcSEED Youth MH Award

18th July 2025

AcSEED receives Recognised Leader in Youth Mental Health Awareness 2025 Award from Acquisition International.

NEWS: Michael Syddall Accreditation

14th May 2024

Michael Syddall CofE (Aided) Primary School in Richmond, North Yorkshire receive AcSEED Award

NEWS: Sherborne House Accreditation

16th January 2024

Sherborne House School in Chandlers Ford, Hampshire receive AcSEED Award

Planning a lesson

When planning a lesson on mental health you may consider covering the following topics:

  • What is mental health?
  • How can we look after our mental health?
  • What might cause mental illness?
  • The link between, thoughts, emotions and behaviour
  • When does something become a mental illness?
  • The stigma of mental illness
  • The importance on culture and context
  • Where to go for support
  • How to support a friend

It should be noted that some students may find the topic of mental wellbeing distressing especially if they, a friend or family member suffer with mental illness. Teachers should be mindful that a certain amount of sensitivity is required from them. Both at the start and end of the lesson students should be encouraged to seek support if they find themselves distressed by what has been discussed.

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