Mental Wellbeing

At Heritage High School we understand that staying on top of our mental wellbeing is good for us and helps to deal with difficult situations in the future. 

Wellbeing is important as it can help to:

  • Feel and express a range of emotions
  • Have confidence and positive self-esteem
  • Have good relationships with others
  • Enjoy the world around you
  • Cope with stress and adapt when things change. 

Mental Wellbeing describes your mental state, how you are feeling and how well you can cope with day-to-day life. 

Our Mental Wellbeing is dynamic, as it can change from moment to moment, day-today, month-to-month or year-to-year. 

Through our pastoral team we ensure that every student has access to support to help them cope when times are difficult 

Wellbeing Links

The Education Hub - DfE support for Mental Health Resources

The Department of Education have put together some useful links and sources of mental health support so that children and young people, parents, carers, and school and college staff can get the advice and help they need.

The list included in the link is not exhaustive, and many other useful organisations and services exist, but it is hoped that these will help children, young people and adults navigate the key resources and get the support they deserve. 

Please click here for further details.

Childline

Childline is available to help anyone under the age of 19. 

You can contact Childline about anything that is worrying you, day or night. 

A help and advice charity that provides a counselling service for children and young people. It is free of charge and confidential. 

A multilingual service is provided. 

Kooth

Kooth allows online access to counselors, access to online articles from young people and offer you support from your community. 

The Mix is a free and confidential support service for children and young people under 25. They help with many challenges that are faced in society today—from mental health, to money worries, from relationship break-ups to drugs, from homelessness to finding a job. 

Young Minds

The mission of youngminds is to make sure all young people get the best possible mental health support and have the resilience to overcome life’s challenges. Visit the website for support. 

Mind

Mind is a national charity which supports a range of mental wellbeing issues 

The Lily Jo Project

Here you will find information and help on common mental health issues including depression, anxiety, self-harm, eating disorders, childhood trauma, self-esteem, and grief.