STUDENTS and staff at a Kingsteignton School marked World Mental Health Day with a special assembly tutorial session.

Staff at Teign School also wore yellow for the day as a symbol of how adults in the school are committed to the wellbeing of students.

World mental health day is held annually aimed at raising awareness of mental health issues around the world and to mobilise efforts in support of mental health.

It provides an opportunity for everyone working on mental health issues to talk about their work, and what more needs to be done to make mental health care a reality for people worldwide.

Teign School has recently released its updated mental health policy in line with the World Health Organisation’s definition of mental health as ‘a state of wellbeing in which an individual realises their own abilities, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and contribute to their community’.

The policy recognises mental health is integral to overall health and is shaped by social, biological and environmental factors.

Teign School says it is committed to a whole school approach that promotes wellbeing, prevents mental ill health and provides effective early intervention.

Staff aim to promote positive mental health across the entire school community, ensuring all students have access to support when needed.

The policy emphasises the importance of teaching about mental health and resilience, while providing ongoing support through school counsellors, wellbeing officers, safeguarding staff and the NHS-funded Mental Health Support Team.

Staff regularly receive high quality training including in mental health and safeguarding to ensure the school continues to create a safe, understanding and supportive environment for everyone.

Lucie Wagner, Head of School, said: ‘At Teign School, we believe that good mental health underpins every aspect of learning and personal growth.

‘Our mental health policy reflects our ongoing commitment to ensuring every member of our community feels supported, understood and equipped to thrive.’