An introduction

Mental Health

This theme provides an introduction to some key ideas regarding aspects of mental health and the impact they can have on learning, including the impact of anxiety and how mental health affects self-esteem and self-worth.

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4 minutes 41 seconds

Recognising the Signs

Keeley Ondrak-Green - Employment Broker on Foundations For Work - Pentreath

Keeley Ondrak-Green explains how to recognise poor mental health in students, lists the local support services available, and explores the importance of setting achievable goals to help support young people in education.

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3 minutes 45 seconds

Anxiety

Abi Cowls - Mental Health Advisor - Truro & Penwith College

Abi Cowls explains how to recognise anxiety in students, and explores techniques to calm and support them, as well as signposting the services and support available to young people with anxiety.

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6 minutes

Self Esteem & Self Worth

Keeley Ondrak-Green - Employment Broker on Foundations For Work - Pentreath

Keeley Ondrak-Green defines Self Esteem and Self Confidence, and explains how these are two very different things. Keeley also explores how we can boost self confidence by setting achievable goals, and adopting positive habits.