Articles and Resources to Support Mental Health in Education 

Article by Nicola Harvey. to help educators understand how anxiety presents in children and young people, why students may experience anxiety and how to support them. Click here to read: https://blog.optimus-education.com/understanding-anxiety-children-and-young-people

Exam Stress Video by Nicola Harvey sharing a unique mindfulness tool (Breathe Tap Flow®) to support overwhelm in the run up to exams and assessments. To watch video click here: https://youtu.be/zoArJdh6xhw?si=7sf1SG5lHmPc0Mya

Poster created by Nicola Harvey for Optimus Education. Positive mental health and wellbeing makes us feel content, peaceful and valued. Use this poster to improve your mental health one letter at a time. Click here to download: https://my.optimus-education.com/z-mental-health-poster

Article by Nicola Harvey sharing evidence based strategies to support children's mental health by practising self-compassion in the classroom. Click here to read: https://www.riseedumag.com/self-compassion-in-the-classroom/

Article by Nicola Harvey. The loss of a loved one is often a time of emotional distress and confusion. Every child will experience the cycle of grief differently. Click here for practical advice, tips and guidance: https://schoolimpactawards.com/helping-pupils-cope-bereavement

Article by Nicola Harvey. The stress and trauma of discrimination takes its toll on mental health. This article explores strategies to build resilience and support wellbeing. Click here to read: https://blog.optimus-education.com/how-racism-impacts-teacher-wellbeing-and-what-we-can-do-about-it

Poster content created by Nicola Harvey for Optimus Education using the STAR acronym to normalise the use of self-regulation strategies to help regulate the range of emotions children may experience. Click here to download: https://my.optimus-education.com/poster-be-star-your-emotions