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
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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
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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
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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
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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 Topic 1 Introduction

Teacher-led school based interventions (SBIs) can support students with their mental health and general wellbeing, improve their emotional skills and these impacts can persist over time

Definition of Interventions

Short-term activities delivered to the whole classroom or individuals, targeted to specific needs of students

Mental health of students deteriorated due to the pandemic

Teachers should learn how to proactively identify behavioural, emotional & academic areas of need and support students before they fall behind.

Benefits of teacher-led mental health Interventions

Improved wellbeing, acceptance & normalisation of mental illnesses, acknowledgement of emotional distress, reduction of stigma, encouragement of help-seeking behaviour

Dodge, Daly and Sanders propose that well-being is “The balance point between an individual’s resource pool and the challenges faced. When individuals have more challenges than resources the see-saw dips, along with their well being” (Dodge et al., 2012)

https://cstuk.org.uk/assets/pdfs/CST%20Trust%20Presentation%20AFC.pdf
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