What is mental health?

We all have mental health. Your mental health affects how you feel, think and act. It refers to your emotional, psychological and social wellbeing. Your mental health can change on a daily basis and over time, and can be affected by a range of factors.

It’s important to look after your mental health, as you would look after your physical health. Your state of wellbeing affects how you cope with stress, relate to others and make choices. It also plays a part in your relationships with your family, community, colleagues and friends.

Please see the following websites and resources for useful information and resources for youth mental health:

Young Minds Website

BBC Mood Boosters Website

Meet Mandy

Mandy is our Family Support Worker from the Dedicated Schools Team for West Sussex