How MHFA-Informed Peer Support Can Help LGBTQI+ Students Feel Safer In Schools
When an LGBTQI+ student opens up to a peer, it can be a moment of deep courage and care. But without the right support in place, these moments can also become overwhelming.
This article explores how schools can build safe, sustainable peer support programmes using Mental Health First Aid principles, creating a culture where empathy is protected by structure.
Feel-Good Wellness vs Real Mental Health Support: Know the Difference
Are your initiatives truly supporting staff wellbeing, or merely masking deeper issues?
Learn the key differences between superficial feel-good strategies and effective, evidence-based mental health interventions that create sustainable change.
Why Every School Leader Should Be Trained in Mental Health First Aid (MHFA)
Here’s why Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training is essential for school leaders, especially in international schools across Europe. Learn how it supports well-being, leadership, and whole-school culture.
Mental Health First Aid: The Little Things Can Matter Most
When a quiet new student started slipping through the cracks, it wasn’t a big intervention that made the difference - it was one small conversation.
In international schools, where transitions are constant and emotional struggles often go unnoticed, learning to recognise and respond to the early signs of distress can change everything.