Schools Workshops

We have an established track record of providing workshops in  schools throughout Calderdale.

Workshops include a range of interactive and reflective tasks.  Participants will place themselves on the continuum of mental health, imagine and discuss different ideas in relation to mental health and identify stigma in the media.

The contribution of people who have direct experience of mental distress is an important part of our workshops; this involvement reduces some of the stigma and encourages positive dialogue.

All sessions are flexible and can be tailored to your needs, including workshops on particular topics like exam stress, self-harm and drugs/mental health.

To discuss or book a workshop, contact Tara on 01422 345154 or email tara@healthymindscalderdale.co.uk

Students said they had learnt:

"What mental health is” and  “what affects mental health” – Year 9 students at Halifax High School. 

“How mental health issues can be common”; “that many things can affect mental health”; “that no matter who you are, anyone can get mental health problems” – Year 8 Students Calder High School

“mental health patients aren’t dangerous” ; “mental health people aren’t scary”; “how likely people are to have mental health problems”; “how many people are affected and why”; that “people can get different mental illnesses” - Year 9 Students at Ryburn Valley High School.

“not to be disrespectful”; “that mental health affects people in different ways”; “what things impact on mental health” and “how many people experience mental health issues” - Year 9 Students at Calder High School. 

Students said they enjoyed:

“Every second of it” and “learning how to cope with mental health issues” – Year 8 students at Calder High School.

“Listening to the woman’s story”, “being encouraged to get involved”, “debating and questioning” and “finding out how to handle situations” –Year 9 students at Calder High School

“Seeing how others react to situations”, “doing group work”, “learning” and “activities” Year 9 students at Halifax High School.

“Particularly enjoyed the discussions” and “talking about what triggers it” – Year 9 students at Calder High School.