World Mental Health Day: Staffroom Teacher Wellbeing Discussion Prompts - for Teachers & TAs (Accessing Support & Services)
World Mental Health Day is an important day that shines a light on the need for good mental health and access to services or support.
World Mental Health Day is celebrated every year on 10 October.
“Poor mental health is not inevitable, and World Mental Health Day is an opportunity for us all to talk about mental health and consider how, together, we can help everyone have better mental health. This year’s theme set by the World Federation for Mental Health is access to services – mental health in catastrophes and emergencies. The theme highlights the importance of people being able to protect their mental health whatever they’re going through, because everyone deserves good mental health.” – Mental Health Foundation, 2025.
This activity can help parents and educators to engage with children on the topic of mental health and foster a supportive and empathetic atmosphere for those who may be struggling. Our aim is to create a world where mental health is given the priority and attention it rightfully deserves and for all children to know how to ask for help with their mental health and wellbeing.
Let’s celebrate World Mental Health Day together!
This is a staffroom resource for teaching staff, teaching assistants and school staff.
Relevant Curriculum Links
England PSHE Statutory Curriculum Strands:
- KS1: H11. about different feelings that humans can experience.
- KS1: H15. to recognise that not everyone feels the same at the same time, or feels the same about the same things.
- KS1: H17. about things that help people feel good (e.g. playing outside, doing things they enjoy, spending time with family, getting enough sleep).
- KS1: H18. different things they can do to manage big feelings, to help calm themselves down and/or change their mood when they don’t feel good.
- KS1: H19. to recognise when they need help with feelings; that it is important to ask for help with feelings; and how to ask for it.
- KS2: H15. that mental health, just like physical health, is part of daily life; the importance of taking care of mental health.
- KS2: H16. about strategies and behaviours that support mental health — including how good quality sleep, physical exercise/time outdoors, being involved in community groups, doing things for others, clubs, and activities, hobbies and spending time with family and friends can support mental health and wellbeing.
- KS2: H20. strategies to respond to feelings, including intense or conflicting feelings; how to manage and respond to feelings appropriately and proportionately in different situations.
- KS2: H21. to recognise warning signs about mental health and wellbeing and how to seek support for themselves and other.
- KS2: H22. to recognise that anyone can experience mental ill health; that most difficulties can be resolved with help and support; and that it is important to discuss feelings with a trusted adult.
Scottish Health and Wellbeing Curriculum Outcome(s):
- I am aware of and able to express my feelings and am developing the ability to talk about them. HWB 0-01a / HWB 1-01a / HWB 2-01a / HWB 3-01a / HWB 4-01a.
- I know that we all experience a variety of thoughts and emotions that affect how we feel and behave and I am learning ways of managing them. HWB 0-02a / HWB 1-02a / HWB 2-02a / HWB 3-02a / HWB 4-02a.
- I understand that there are people I can talk to and that there are a number of ways in which I can gain access to practical and emotional support to help me and others in a range of circumstances. HWB 0-03a / HWB 1-03a / HWB 2-03a / HWB 3-03a / HWB 4-03a.
- I understand the importance of mental wellbeing and that this can be fostered and strengthened through personal coping skills and positive relationships. I know that it is not always possible to enjoy good mental health and that if this happens there is support available. HWB 0-06a / HWB 1-06a / HWB 2-06a / HWB 3-06a / HWB 4-06a.
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