My Happy Mind - Mental Health & Wellbeing

We are very proud to be a "My Happy Mind School". This is a comprehensive mental health and well-being program designed for primary schools. It aims to equip children with essential life skills to build resilience, confidence, and self-esteem.

We are also proud to announce that we are a myHappymind Bronze Accredited school! This means that as a school we consider the mental health and wellbeing of our children as one of our top priorities. We have created a whole school culture that helps build our children's resilience, confidence and self esteem as well as teaching them how to self regulate in those stressful times.

This Accreditation badge has been awarded thanks to all the effort our staff, children, governors and parents have put in to bring the lessons of myHappymind to life all around our school!

To Learn more about the myHappymind for Schools programme visit their website here - https://myhappymind.org/

Core Principles

Science-Based

The program is grounded in neuroscience and positive psychology, providing a solid foundation for its strategies.

Whole-School Approach

It's designed to be implemented across the entire school, fostering a consistent and supportive environment.

Skill Development

It focuses on teaching children practical skills to manage their emotions and build positive mental habits.

Key Components

Modules

The program is structured around five core modules:

- - Meet Your Brain: Understanding how the brain works and how to look after it.
  - Celebrate: Recognizing and celebrating personal character strengths.
  - Appreciate: Cultivating gratitude and developing an attitude of thankfulness.
  - Relate: Building positive relationships and developing effective communication skills.
  - Engage: Setting meaningful goals and developing resilience to overcome challenges.
Practical Tools

Children learn practical techniques, such as "happy breathing," to regulate their emotions and manage stress.

Teacher and Parent Involvement

The program provides resources and support for teachers to deliver the curriculum effectively. It also includes a parent app to reinforce learning at home, creating a cohesive approach to well-being.

Overall Goals

To help children understand their emotions and develop strategies for managing them.
To build resilience and confidence, enabling children to navigate challenges effectively.
To foster positive relationships and a sense of community.
To create a culture within the school that prioritizes mental well being.

In essence, "My Happy Mind" provides us with a structured and effective way to promote our children's mental and emotional well-being, equipping them with valuable life skills for the future.

Updated April 2025

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