Module 3 Developing and Implementing school-based interventions regarding students’ mental health promotion

Unit 1 Designing, implementing and evaluating school-based interventions to improve mental health wellbeing during and after crisis situations – focus on the current pandemic
7 Topics
Topic 1 Introduction
Topic 2 The effectiveness of school-based interventions (SBIs)
Topic 3 Setting goals and objectives
Topic 4 Selecting activities
Topic 5 Monitoring progress
Topic 6 Evaluation and follow up
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Unit 2 Best practices and valuable tools for effective interventions
5 Topics
Topic 1 Introduction
Topic 2 Evidence based interventions and policies
Topic 3 Considerations for effective implementation of school-based interventions – Best practices
Topic 4 Digital toolkits, online activities, and other resources
Activities
Unit 3 Effective group discussions
6 Topics
Topic 1 Introduction
Topic 2 Benefits of group discussions in the school setting
Topic 3 Facilitating effective group discussions
Topic 4 Dealing with challenges during group discussions
Topic 5 Case studies and resources
Activities
Unit 4 Fostering creative expression during public health crises situations
6 Topics
Topic 1 Introduction
Topic 2 Benefits of creative expression
Topic 3 Types of creative expression activities
Topic 4 Age-appropriate creative expression activities
Topic 5 Implementing creative activities in classroom
Activities
Unit 5 Planning and developing informative sessions in the school environment
5 Topics
Topic 1 Introduction
Topic 2 Tips on how to plan and host a successful information session (using the pandemic as an example)
Topic 3 Informing students about pandemics and other global crises based on their developmental stage
Topic 4 Special information and resources for teachers
Activities
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Topic 1 Introduction

Module 3 Developing and Implementing school-based interventions regarding students’ mental health promotion Unit 4 Fostering creative expression during public health crises situations Topic 1 Introduction

The importance of self expression through art for children and teenagers

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    During Covid-19 pandemic, many children and teenagers were learning from home and were dependent on their screens to connect to peers, teachers & family.
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    It is essential that students are encouraged to express themselves through creative outlets like; dance, writing, visual arts, drama, music et., especially under those circumstances.
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    Children may lack the developmental ability and life experience to understand, verbally express and process difficult, adverse or traumatic experiences.
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    Art can be a way to support & promote mental health in children & it is an evidence-based solution.
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    There are several research studies that show the importance of incorporating arts in students’ lives at home as well as in their education systems (e.g. Martin & Calvert, 2018).
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    For example, a study (Malboeuf‑Hurtubise et al., 2021), showed that online emotion-based drawing interventions are beneficial to improve mental health in elementary school children, in the context of the Covid-19 pandemic.
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    Specifically, the drawing interventions decreased levels of inattention and hyperactivity.
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    This study also showed that the implementation of these interventions online and remotely, through a videoconference platform, is feasible and adequate in school-based settings.
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