Health and Wellbeing

As a school, we believe that the mental health and wellbeing of our students, staff and parents is of paramount importance. It is our goal to:

Promote positive mental health and resilience in all staff and students
Increase understanding and awareness of common mental health issues
Alert staff to early warning signs of mental ill health
Provide support to staff working with young people with mental health issues
Provide support to students suffering mental ill health and their peers and parents or carers

Definitions:

Mental health is a defined as a state of well-being in which every individual realises his or her own potential, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to her or his community. (World Health Organization)

Good Mental Health in young people can be defined as people who have the ability to:

Develop psychologically, emotionally, intellectually and spiritually
Initiate, develop and sustain mutually satisfying personal relationships
Use and enjoy solitude
Become aware of others and empathise with them
Play and learn
Develop a sense of right and wrong
Face and resolve problems and setbacks and learn from failure

Disorders of poor mental health include:

Emotional disorders, e.g. phobias, anxiety states and depression
Conduct disorders, e.g. antisocial behaviour
Hyperkinetic disorders, e.g. ADHD
Developmental disorders, e.g. delay in acquiring certain skills
Attachment disorders
Other mental health disorders including eating disorders, habit disorders, PTSS

Lead members of staff

Whilst all staff have a responsibility to promote the mental health of students, staff with a specific, relevant remit include:

Our Designated Safeguarding Lead Mr John Kinsella- John.kinsella@sjchs.uk
Our Designated Mental Health Lead Mrs Anna Dove, who is also the DDSL anna.dove@sjchs.uk, along with Mrs Cherie Jameson, also DDSL Cherie.Jameson@sjchs.uk
Mrs Camilla Mason and Lucie Thornthwaite are the school SENDCos and support students with SEN needs including those students with SEMH concerns Lucie.thornthwaite@sjchs.uk,
As a school, we believe that the mental health and wellbeing of our students, staff and parents is of paramount importance. It is our goal to:
- Promote positive mental health and resilience in all staff and students
- Increase understanding and awareness of common mental health issues
- Alert staff to early warning signs of mental ill health
- Provide support to staff working with young people with mental health issues
- Provide support to students suffering mental ill health and their peers and parents or carers
Definitions:

Mental health is a defined as a state of well-being in which every individual realises his or her own potential, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to her or his community. (World Health Organization)

Good Mental Health in young people can be defined as people who have the ability to:
- Develop psychologically, emotionally, intellectually and spiritually
- Initiate, develop and sustain mutually satisfying personal relationships
- Use and enjoy solitude
- Become aware of others and empathise with them
- Play and learn
- Develop a sense of right and wrong
- Face and resolve problems and setbacks and learn from failure
Disorders of poor mental health include:
- Emotional disorders, e.g. phobias, anxiety states and depression
- Conduct disorders, e.g. antisocial behaviour
- Hyperkinetic disorders, e.g. ADHD
- Developmental disorders, e.g. delay in acquiring certain skills
- Attachment disorders
- Other mental health disorders including eating disorders, habit disorders, PTSS
Lead members of staff

Whilst all staff have a responsibility to promote the mental health of students, staff with a specific, relevant remit include:
- Our Designated Safeguarding Lead Mr John Kinsella- John.kinsella@sjchs.uk
- Our Designated Mental Health Lead Mrs Anna Dove, who is also the DDSL anna.dove@sjchs.uk, along with Mrs Cherie Jameson, also DDSL Cherie.Jameson@sjchs.uk
- Mrs Camilla Mason and Lucie Thornthwaite are the school SENDCos and support students with SEN needs including those students with SEMH concerns Lucie.thornthwaite@sjchs.uk, camilla.mason-miller@sjchs.uk
- Heads of Year who take responsibility for the pastoral welfare of their particular year groups – can be emailed from the pastoral page.
- Form Tutors are the first port of call for all students, their email addresses can be found on the pastoral page.
Useful links
This website is a directory of support for all mental health issues, with advice, information and support available to you both in Cumbria and nationally. Support Directory – Every Life Matters – Suicide Safer Cumbria (every-life-matters.org.uk)

Some more useful links for students

Useful resources on many Mental Health issues, For children and young people | Anna Freud

If you are in crisis or know someone who is, you can contact the Anna Freud emergency Crisis team ( also known as SHOUT). AFC Crisis Messenger | Anna Freud There is a direct messaging service from the website as well, where you can get help and advice.

www.childline.org.uk – 0800 11 11 (Childline)

www.youngminds.org.uk (Young Minds)www.headspace.com/ (A Mindfulness app for relaxation)www.smilingmind.com.au/ (Relaxation made easy)

OCD helpline OCD Action is a national charity offering support to those with OCD. Young people can get in touch with them on the phone on 0845 390 6232/020 7253 2664, or via email youthhelpline@ocdaction.org.uk.

Some useful links for carers and parents

Advice and guidance from the Anna Freud Organisation https://www.annafreud.org/resources/family-wellbeing/

Adult mental health

www.samaritans.org – 08457 90 90 90 (The Samaritans)

www.mind.org.uk (Mind)www.llttf.com/index.php (An online self-help service)

www.getselfhelp.co.uk/links2.htm (Links to other useful website and self-help strategies)

www.headspace.com/ (A mindfulness app for relaxation)

Some useful links for professionals / staff

School and college resources | Anna Freud

www.childmentalhealthcentre.org (Child Mental Health)
Heads of Year who take responsibility for the pastoral welfare of their particular year groups – can be emailed from the pastoral page.
Form Tutors are the first port of call for all students, their email addresses can be found on the pastoral page.

Useful links

This website is a directory of support for all mental health issues, with advice, information and support available to you both in Cumbria and nationally. Support Directory – Every Life Matters – Suicide Safer Cumbria (every-life-matters.org.uk)

Some more useful links for students

Useful resources on many Mental Health issues, For children and young people | Anna Freud

If you are in crisis or know someone who is, you can contact the Anna Freud emergency Crisis team ( also known as SHOUT). AFC Crisis Messenger | Anna Freud There is a direct messaging service from the website as well, where you can get help and advice.

www.childline.org.uk – 0800 11 11 (Childline)

www.youngminds.org.uk (Young Minds)www.headspace.com/ (A Mindfulness app for relaxation)www.smilingmind.com.au/ (Relaxation made easy)

OCD helpline OCD Action is a national charity offering support to those with OCD. Young people can get in touch with them on the phone on 0845 390 6232/020 7253 2664, or via email youthhelpline@ocdaction.org.uk.

Some useful links for carers and parents

Advice and guidance from the Anna Freud Organisation https://www.annafreud.org/resources/family-wellbeing/

Adult mental health

www.samaritans.org – 08457 90 90 90 (The Samaritans)

www.mind.org.uk (Mind)www.llttf.com/index.php (An online self-help service)

www.getselfhelp.co.uk/links2.htm (Links to other useful website and self-help strategies)

www.headspace.com/ (A mindfulness app for relaxation)

Some useful links for professionals / staff

School and college resources | Anna Freud

www.childmentalhealthcentre.org (Child Mental Health)

As a school, we believe that the mental health and wellbeing of our students, staff and parents is of paramount importance. It is our goal to:

Promote positive mental health and resilience in all staff and students

Increase understanding and awareness of common mental health issues

Alert staff to early warning signs of mental ill health

Provide support to staff working with young people with mental health issues

Provide support to students suffering mental ill health and their peers and parents or carers

Definitions:

Mental health is a defined as a state of well-being in which every individual realises his or her own potential, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to her or his community. (World Health Organization)

Good Mental Health in young people can be defined as people who have the ability to:

Develop psychologically, emotionally, intellectually and spiritually

Initiate, develop and sustain mutually satisfying personal relationships

Use and enjoy solitude

Become aware of others and empathise with them

Play and learn

Develop a sense of right and wrong

Face and resolve problems and setbacks and learn from failure

Disorders of poor mental health include:

Emotional disorders, e.g. phobias, anxiety states and depression

Conduct disorders, e.g. antisocial behaviour

Hyperkinetic disorders, e.g. ADHD

Developmental disorders, e.g. delay in acquiring certain skills

Attachment disorders

Other mental health disorders including eating disorders, habit disorders, PTSS

Lead members of staff

Whilst all staff have a responsibility to promote the mental health of students, staff with a specific, relevant remit include:

Our Designated Safeguarding Lead Mr John Kinsella- John.kinsella@sjchs.uk

Our Designated Mental Health Lead Mrs Anna Dove, who is also the DDSL anna.dove@sjchs.uk, along with Mrs Cherie Jameson, also DDSL Cherie.Jameson@sjchs.uk

Mrs Camilla Mason and Lucie Thornthwaite are the school SENDCos and support students with SEN needs including those students with SEMH concerns Lucie.thornthwaite@sjchs.uk,

As a school, we believe that the mental health and wellbeing of our students, staff and parents is of paramount importance. It is our goal to:

Promote positive mental health and resilience in all staff and students

Increase understanding and awareness of common mental health issues

Alert staff to early warning signs of mental ill health

Provide support to staff working with young people with mental health issues

Provide support to students suffering mental ill health and their peers and parents or carers

Definitions:

Mental health is a defined as a state of well-being in which every individual realises his or her own potential, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to her or his community. (World Health Organization)

Good Mental Health in young people can be defined as people who have the ability to:

Develop psychologically, emotionally, intellectually and spiritually

Initiate, develop and sustain mutually satisfying personal relationships

Use and enjoy solitude

Become aware of others and empathise with them

Play and learn

Develop a sense of right and wrong

Face and resolve problems and setbacks and learn from failure

Disorders of poor mental health include:

Emotional disorders, e.g. phobias, anxiety states and depression

Conduct disorders, e.g. antisocial behaviour

Hyperkinetic disorders, e.g. ADHD

Developmental disorders, e.g. delay in acquiring certain skills

Attachment disorders

Other mental health disorders including eating disorders, habit disorders, PTSS

Lead members of staff

Whilst all staff have a responsibility to promote the mental health of students, staff with a specific, relevant remit include:

Our Designated Safeguarding Lead Mr John Kinsella- John.kinsella@sjchs.uk

Our Designated Mental Health Lead Mrs Anna Dove, who is also the DDSL anna.dove@sjchs.uk, along with Mrs Cherie Jameson, also DDSL Cherie.Jameson@sjchs.uk

Mrs Camilla Mason and Lucie Thornthwaite are the school SENDCos and support students with SEN needs including those students with SEMH concerns Lucie.thornthwaite@sjchs.uk, camilla.mason-miller@sjchs.uk

Heads of Year who take responsibility for the pastoral welfare of their particular year groups – can be emailed from the pastoral page.

Form Tutors are the first port of call for all students, their email addresses can be found on the pastoral page.

Heads of Year who take responsibility for the pastoral welfare of their particular year groups – can be emailed from the pastoral page.

Form Tutors are the first port of call for all students, their email addresses can be found on the pastoral page.