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Latest news and blogs from mdeducational foundation
The changing face of mental health support in schools
By 2023, nearly 400 mental health support teams will be working with and in schools and colleges attended by almost 3 million pupils in England, according to the Department for Education. It’s now compulsory for [...]
Improving mental health culture in schools
Schools have long been recognised as a key influence on children and young people’s health. Issues with mental health and wellbeing can stifle aspiration and prevent children from achieving their full potential. Young people struggling [...]
Everything you need to know about being a Wellbeing Lead
Our first Wellbeing Hub opened at Steyning Grammar School in January as part of the three-year grant we provide to schools. The Hub is led by Wellbeing Lead, Lucy Borthwick, who supports all aspects of [...]
Meet the Wellbeing Lead: Lucy Borthwick
Lucy Borthwick is the Wellbeing Lead at Steyning Grammar school. Since the doors to the Wellbeing Hub opened in January 2022, Lucy has worked full time in the Hub to enrich the lives of 16-18 [...]
How to spot the signs of loneliness, and how teachers can help
Last month we hosted our first roundtable event, bringing together an esteemed panel of experts including psychologists, teachers, students and counsellors to discuss the importance of young people’s mental health. Given the effects of the [...]
Mental Health Awareness week and the launch of the mdeducational Foundation roundtable series
9 - 13 May is Mental Health Awareness week. According to research by the Children's Society, In the last 3 years, the likelihood of young people having a mental health problem has increased by 50%. [...]
How parents and teachers can support young people with their mental health
In the second of our two-part series supporting this year’s Children’s Mental Health Week (read the first part here), we’re speaking again with Kadra Abdinasir, Associate Director of Children & Young People's Mental Health at [...]
Children’s Mental Health Week: Giving young people the support they deserve
7 - 13 February is Children’s Mental Health Week. According to a 2020 NHS report, 1 in 6 school-aged children has a mental health problem. This is an alarming rise from 1 in 10 in [...]
Our First Wellbeing Hub is Now Open
We're thrilled to announce that our first Wellbeing Hub is now open! As part of the three-year grant we provide to schools, we fund Wellbeing Hubs and qualified mental health professionals for schools. Our Practitioners [...]
Whitepaper: The Mental Health Crisis in UK Schools
According to a 2020 NHS report, 16% of children aged 5 to 16 years were identified as having a probable mental disorder, up from 10.8% in 2017. The report also found the likelihood of [...]
World Suicide Prevention Day – How Can We Find Hope, and Provide Help?
Friday 10th September is World Suicide Prevention Day. With suicide rates of young people aged 10-24 reaching their highest in 2019 since 2012, it’s clear we need to provide meaningful support for young people. What [...]
Conor’s Story: The inspiring fight from boy to man
The transition from primary to secondary school is a difficult time. From fitting in and friendship, to even just making sure you have the right uniform. For Conor Nolan, now 22, the concerns of most [...]
Child Mental Health Services: Young People Deserve More Support
It has long been known that mental health services for young people need improvement. With lack of investment and priority, the services available have long waiting lists, and lack the capacity to effectively treat and [...]
Standing Against Toxic Social Media: Five Instagram Accounts Every Girl Should Follow
There’s no doubting the popularity of social media. Keeping up with friends, connecting with new people, engaging in discussion and posting memories are all brilliant parts of it. However, it’s a double-edged sword. With so [...]
Things You Can Do to Manage Your Mental Health
It’s been an incredibly stressful year, and it’s made an impact on everyone’s mental health. Under the circumstances, it’s understandable and completely normal to not feel like yourself at the moment. With this in mind, [...]
Tips for Opening Up to People About Feeling Anxious or Down
Opening up about how you feel is hard for most people. But when it’s about feeling anxious, or low, it can be scary because of the stigma around mental health. Despite this, it’s really important [...]
mdeducational foundation media features
RTÉ and Nuacht TG4
mdeducational foundation television feature on RTÉ and Nuacht TG4 in October 2023 regarding the charity’s launch in the Republic of Ireland. Read our article: mdeducational foundation launches in Ireland: Funding the first Wellbeing Lead placement in an Irish school
