Presenter: Bernadette Sheedy
Description:
Greater awareness of mental health conditions in society has increased the importance of teachers and education staff being able to recognise and understand the various issues that students may be facing and how to deal with these issues when they occur. In this session the presenter will unpack and explore different aspects of mental health that may manifest within a school environment and discuss appropriate guidelines around how to be a first responder and to provide effective and helpful support. It is a course for leaders, teachers and education support staff.
Course Length: 1 hour
Standards addressed:- 1.1.2 Physical, social and intellectual development and characteristics of learners
- 4.4.2 Maintain safety of learners