The new wellbeing section on the @KilsythAcademy website is now live!
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This provides access to our Wellbeing Help Button, as well as access to information about activities on offer and resources which can be used for Mental HWB in Kilsyth Academy!
Well done to S4-6 participants who completed session 2 of Mental Health Ambassador training today! Involved pupils learned about Anxiety and Depression and look at positive coping strategies to overcome negative thinking and build resilience.
In case you need someone to talk to over the festive period.
ALT Image description: White background with black text which says: Helplines open over the festive period. Please reach out if you need support. Under 25s - Childline, online, on the phone anytime. Call 0800 1111 - open 24/7, under 19s, www.childline.org.uk. Other ages - Mind, Call 0300 123 3393, 9am-6pm, Mon-Fri helpline 18 only (Closed 25 & 26 & Jan 1). Samaritans Call 116 123. Open 24/7 all ages. Shout - Text SHOUT to 85258. Open 24/7, all ages. For more advice and information visit: youngminds.org.uk/urgent-help.
We may not be able to change the whole world, but our small acts of kindness still make a big difference 💕
You can help spread some joy by using and sharing the December Kindness calendar actionforhappiness.org/calen…#DoGoodDecember
Having a conversation about mental health can feel scary, but it doesn't have to be.
If anything, these conversations are one way to help tackle stigma and discrimination.
We’ve pulled out some useful hints and tips to help you.
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This conference shared some excellent practice in the promotion of Mental Health and Wellbeing.
In the coming weeks I will be reviewing our current practice at Kilsyth Academy and considering what added experiences we can provide for our pupils moving forward.
A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for the Mental Health in Schools Scotland Conference! 🎓
We’re grateful to our speakers for their valuable contributions and practical insights, which will help enhance support in your respective settings.
#MentalHealthHI#mentalhealth
It’s #WorldMentalHealthDay 🌍 Take that first step to getting help.
Save and share this post and help us make sure there’s no mind left behind.
You could also try 👇
@PAPYRUS_Charity Hopeline: 0800 068 4141
Text SHOUT 85258 @GiveUsAShout
@samaritans@theCALMzone@TheMixUK
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Below, the image lists several organizations and their helplines:
Mind:
Phone number: 0300 102 1234
Open: 9am-6pm weekdays
Samaritans:
Phone number: 116 123
Available: Always open
Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM):
Phone number: 0800 58 58 58
Open: 5pm-midnight
C.A.L.L. (for people in Wales):
Phone number: 0800 132 737
Available: Always open
The Mix (for people under 25):
Text service: Text THEMIX to 85258
Available: Always open
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Talking about our mental health can help us cope better with life’s ups-and-downs. 🗨️
But many of us find it tough to talk about our feelings.
💜 Here are some things that can help.
#WMHD24
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It's World Mental Health Day! 🌍💜
It’s a day to talk about mental health and show everyone that mental health matters.
We all deserve good mental health. 💜
ALT Drawing of a globe with a smiling face. A green ribbon is wrapped around it, with the text: “World Mental Health Day Oct 10”. Above the drawing is the MHF logo. Below is the text: www.mentalhealth.org.uk
Today is World Mental Health Day!
In PSHE this week @KilsythAcademy pupils have been busy promoting Health & wellbeing in our school!
Pupils can:
• Identify school support
• Access resources to develop resilience
• Reflect on changes they can make to be mentally healthier!
Results day can be an overwhelming time for young people, but they don't have to figure it out alone! 📝
@skillsdevscot is offering expert advice & support through their helpline number 0808 100 8000.
Share our resources ⬇️
young.scot/get-informed/sds-…#SQAresults
It’s #SQAresults Day 👏 Congratulations to the thousands of learners across Scotland.
Results certificates will arrive in the post today plus our Your Results guide. If you signed up for MySQA, you’ll also receive a results text or email from 8am.
💡 👉 info.sqa.org.uk/Your-Results
✍️ Tomorrow’s #SQAResults Day can be a stressful time for many young people - but no matter what their results are, there are lots of resources out there to help!
Our AyeFeel site is a great hub of emotional wellbeing information & support 👇
young.scot/campaigns/ayefeel…
The @skillsdevscot helpline opens tomorrow on exam results day.
Minister for Higher and Further Education @GraemeDeyMSP met the team who will be answering calls throughout the week to hear about the support they can provide.
📞Call free on 0808 100 8000 if you need support
ALT Higher and Further Education Minister Graeme Dey with a member of helpline staff at Skills Development Scotland
If you know someone who is receiving #SQAresults tomorrow, they might be feeling nervous or stressed.
@SAMHtweets have shared advice on how to prepare for what can be an emotional day. ❤
Take a look: ow.ly/JvA850SNTG7
Today our S5/6 Football team took part in a charity 7aside football event to raise awareness for Suicide Prevention in North Lanarkshire. An enjoyable day for a great cause 👏