Mental Health Support Team

The NHS Mental Health Support Team from Children and Family Health, Devon visit the College every week and available to support our students.

Who are they?

The Mental Health Support Team in Schools (MHST) is a new NHS service working within Children Family Health, Devon and are commissioned to work with a number of schools across Devon and Torbay. 

They offer early intervention to help children and young people with their mental health and emotional wellbeing.

What do they do?

The MHST work with children and young people, aged 5-18, and their families who are experiencing mild to moderate common mental health difficulties (anxiety, low mood and behavioural difficulties etc).

This is an early intervention service that provides clear and evidenced based Low-Intensity Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (Li-CBT) interventions focused on guided self-help.

They additionally work collaboratively with schools to establish a ‘Whole School Approach’ to mental health and wellbeing, enabling mental health to be valued and become an intrinsic part of school culture.

If you would like more information on the support offered by the Mental Health Support team, or for more details and resources, please see the links below.

 

Wellbeing and Resilience

During our Character Education programme, we have been developing our discussions around the theme of Wellbeing and Resilience. 

We ultimately want our students to be comfortable, healthy and happy. 

On this page, we have provided some resources that signpost towards external agencies and support for those within our community. 

Please see the links below to view documents including Where to get Support, Positive Thinking Apps and a document on Easy Stress Busters.