PSHE Association lesson plans cover the key aspects of mental health across all key stages. Including these in your PSHE Curriculum will give young people a broad and knowledgeable base about mental health.

Lessons in key stage 1 and 2 include teaching about:

• Identifying and talking about feelings
• Understanding how feelings affect behaviours
• Strategies to manage feelings
• The link between mental and physical health
• Managing the transition to secondary school / key stage 3

Lessons in key stage 3 and 4 include teaching about:

• Challenging stigma related to mental health
• Promoting emotional wellbeing and healthy coping strategies
• Developing ‘digital resilience’ in the context of online pressures
• Reframing negative thinking
• Awareness of unhealthy coping strategies such as self-harm and eating disorders
• Awareness of common mental health concerns such as anxiety and depression