Wellbeing - Help and Advice
Mental Health
Mental health is 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 Organisation)
At Holmer Green Senior School, we aim to promote positive mental health for every member of our student body and staff. We pursue this aim using both universal, whole school approaches and specialised, targeted approaches aimed at vulnerable individuals. By developing and implementing practical, relevant and effective mental health procedures, we can promote a safe and stable environment for our school community affected both directly and indirectly by mental health.
As part of this commitment, we work closely with outside agencies, counsellors and we are part of the MIND Mentoring programme.
Please click here for a very useful guide for parents published by the Children's Commissioner, Dame Rachel de Souza on Managing Children's Digital Lives.
The following websites provide useful, free, confidential wellbeing information and support:
Barnados - advice, guidance and support for young people as well as parents
Beat - eating disorder information and support. Also for local support, click here for Eating Disorders Support
Childline: 0800 1111
Cruse - bereavement support
Kooth - free, online support
Papyrus - 24/7 mental health support 0300 102 2470 or text Hope to 88247 or email pat@papyrus-uk.org
Samaritans - for listening and support. Call on 116 123. They have also produced a guide for anyone struggling to cope which you can see here.
Talk to Frank - advice and support on drugs
Wycombe Mind: 01494 448279
Youth Enquiry Service - a local free counselling, information and guidance for 11-35 year olds
