School mental health experts' answer your questions

At Minds Ahead, we are not just school mental health experts, we train the expert.

Dean, Claire, Adam and Mike, our experts, answer your school mental health-related questions. This page is updated regularly with new answers to submitted questions. To keep updated with new answers as they appear, please sign up for our newsletter or follow us on social media.

What Mental Health Training Should Teachers Receive?

How does poor mental health impact students' learning and behaviour?

What mental health challenges are students really facing today?

How can schools break the stigma around mental health?

What are the latest developments or research in school mental health schools should be aware of?

What signs should teachers look for to identify students struggling with mental health issues?

How can schools effectively collaborate with mental health professionals and external agencies?

What are the key components of an effective school mental health policy that is fit for purpose?

What are the most common mental health challenges faced by students today?

What are some practical steps schools can take to promote positive mental health for students?

How can schools create a whole school approach to mental health?

What role do schools play in supporting students' mental health?

What are the key components of an effective school mental health policy?

What role do schools play in supporting students' mental health?

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Strategic Leadership Who is it for? Those in positions of school leadership. Learn more
			Strategic Leadership Who is it for? Established senior mental health leads. What will they learn? Make evidence-based changes to the whole school approach. Length? 4 months Learn more	Strategic Leadership Who is it for? Established senior mental health leads. What will they learn? You will tie together the whole school approach. Length? 4 months Learn more
		Strategic Leadership Who is it for? Those beginning their journey as a Senior Mental Health Lead. What will they learn? To create an intent statement, policy and an effective mental health plan. Length? 4 months Learn more			Strategic Leadership Who is it for? Those leading mental health across their setting. What will they learn? To help your school adopt strategies which prevent mental illness. Length? 1 year PG Cert. 2 years Masters Learn more

Professional Expertise Who is it for? Education professional who want to improve their knowledge and ability to offer mental health support. Learn more	Professional Expertise Who is it for? Those wishing to develop specialist mental health knowledge. What will they learn? The latest research and theories relating to mental health in education. Length? 1 year PGCert. 2 years PGDip. 3 years Masters Learn more					Peer Mentoring Who is it for? Those working in an education setting. What will they learn? Create a more positive and cohesive work environment by emotionally supporting each other. Length? At your own pace. Learn more	Peer Mentoring Who is it for? Those who wish to offer emotional support to others. Learn more
	Professional Expertise Who is it for? Education professional who want to improve their knowledge and ability to offer mental health support. Learn more	Professional Expertise Who is it for? School professionals who are committed to preventing mental health challenges before they arise. What will they learn? Skills to implement a school-specific strategy. Length? 9 months Learn more			Peer Mentoring Who is it for? 13-18 year old. What will they learn? Pupils will gain the skills and confidence to support thier peers. Length? A series of 7 in-person lesson. Learn more
			Professional Expertise Who is it for? Those seeking a recognised qualification in school mental health. What will they learn? To develop a foundation knowledge of Mental Health in your School, College, Early Years or Sports setting. Length? 6 weeks (1hr p/wk) Learn more	Peer Mentoring Who is it for? 8-11 year old pupils who are keen to support their and others mental health. What will they learn? Gain the skills to support and guide their peers. Length? 6 online sessions Learn more
		Professional Expertise Who is it for? Education professional who want to improve their knowledge and ability to offer mental health support. Learn more			Peer Mentoring Who is it for? Those who wish to offer emotional support to others. Learn more
Professional Expertise Who is it for? Education professional who want to improve their knowledge and ability to offer mental health support. Learn more				Peer Mentoring Who is it for? Those who wish to offer emotional support to others. Learn more